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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

796 AYAMOT history

796 AYA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

796 AYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,652 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
796 AYA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

796 AYA was last recorded at 84,652 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,731 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,921 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,652 miles
  • 2025 – 79,731 miles
  • 2024 – 77,155 miles
  • 2023 – 75,024 miles
  • 2022 – 72,046 miles
  • 2021 – 67,358 miles
  • 2020 – 63,022 miles
  • 2019 – 56,317 miles
  • 2018 – 50,654 miles
  • 2017 – 45,721 miles
  • 2016 – 41,285 miles
  • 2015 – 36,513 miles
  • 2014 – 30,577 miles
  • 2013 – 24,758 miles
  • 2012 – 19,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,652 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,652 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    437112906766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,731 miles (+2,576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    749705370987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass77,155 miles (+2,131)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    509601590249
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass75,024 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,024 miles
    Test number
    766680878066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass72,046 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    105715264245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,358 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,358 miles
    Test number
    651878385476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,022 miles (+6,705)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,022 miles
    Test number
    407047436454
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass56,317 miles (+5,663)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,317 miles
    Test number
    560126317379
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass50,654 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,654 miles
    Test number
    584638826318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    941354293457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,719 miles (+4,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    591245070038
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  12. Pass41,285 miles (+4,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    633611228484
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cracks
  13. Pass36,513 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,513 miles
    Test number
    368061145246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,577 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    556135024298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,758 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,758 miles
    Test number
    338854033474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,147 miles
    Test number
    637506032291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 796 AYA

What vehicle is registration 796 AYA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 796 AYA on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 796 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 796 AYA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 796 AYA?
The MOT on 796 AYA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 796 AYA done?
796 AYA was recorded at 84,652 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has 796 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 796 AYA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on 796 AYA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 796 AYA find?
796 AYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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