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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

996 CLRMOT history

996 CLR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

996 CLR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,482 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
996 CLR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

996 CLR was last recorded at 40,482 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,210 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,272 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,482 miles
  • 2025 – 35,210 miles
  • 2024 – 30,143 miles
  • 2023 – 26,011 miles
  • 2022 – 22,347 miles
  • 2021 – 18,727 miles
  • 2020 – 14,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,482 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 20 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,482 miles (+5,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    730125453080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass35,210 miles (+5,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    563631337193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass30,143 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    831286304766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,011 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    370426561945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,347 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    841551877927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    919157626073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail18,727 miles (+4,155)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    732251917492
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass14,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,572 miles
    Test number
    257055255897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 996 CLR

What vehicle is registration 996 CLR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 996 CLR on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2017. 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 996 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 996 CLR is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 996 CLR?
The MOT on 996 CLR is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 996 CLR done?
996 CLR was recorded at 40,482 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has 996 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 996 CLR has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 996 CLR 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 996 CLR find?
996 CLR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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