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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

835 RODMOT history

835 ROD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

835 ROD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,728 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
835 ROD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

835 ROD was last recorded at 97,728 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 12,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,514 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,214 miles
Average per year
7,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,728 miles
  • 2025 – 85,514 miles
  • 2024 – 73,417 miles
  • 2023 – 63,047 miles
  • 2022 – 53,805 miles
  • 2021 – 43,915 miles
  • 2020 – 34,393 miles
  • 2019 – 25,920 miles
  • 2018 – 22,169 miles
  • 2017 – 19,225 miles
  • 2016 – 16,635 miles
  • 2015 – 12,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,728 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Inner advise wheel alignment due to tyre wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,728 miles (+12,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    736301725042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,514 miles (+12,097)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    338193791190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,417 miles (+10,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,417 miles
    Test number
    684793417823
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass63,047 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    912587284411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,805 miles (+9,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    604089820636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin staring to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,915 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    140434341299
    • AdvisoryFront Inner advise wheel alignment due to tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail43,816 miles (+9,423)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    654392496721
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner advise wheel alignment due to tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass34,393 miles (+8,473)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    184265197450
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,920 miles (+3,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    624080145295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  10. Pass22,169 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,169 miles
    Test number
    406339438714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,225 miles
    Test number
    631455872184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,225 miles (+2,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,225 miles
    Test number
    754504600236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass16,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,635 miles
    Test number
    879635007210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail16,635 miles (+4,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,635 miles
    Test number
    747214860874
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass12,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    935637575077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 835 ROD

What vehicle is registration 835 ROD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 835 ROD on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. 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 835 ROD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 835 ROD is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 835 ROD?
The MOT on 835 ROD is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 835 ROD done?
835 ROD was recorded at 97,728 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,364 miles a year.
Has 835 ROD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 835 ROD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on 835 ROD 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 835 ROD find?
835 ROD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os/ns, and 1 more.

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