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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,595 cc

ARL 354MOT history

ARL 354 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 1990. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

ARL 354 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,042 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARL 354
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
27 Apr 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARL 354 was last recorded at 120,042 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,699 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
1,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,042 miles
  • 2025 – 119,699 miles
  • 2024 – 119,153 miles
  • 2023 – 118,165 miles
  • 2022 – 117,427 miles
  • 2021 – 116,505 miles
  • 2020 – 115,888 miles
  • 2019 – 114,739 miles
  • 2018 – 113,538 miles
  • 2017 – 112,238 miles
  • 2016 – 110,464 miles
  • 2015 – 108,777 miles
  • 2014 – 106,952 miles
  • 2013 – 105,217 miles
  • 2012 – 103,650 miles
  • 2011 – 101,536 miles
  • 2010 – 99,621 miles
  • 2009 – 97,496 miles
  • 2008 – 95,863 miles
  • 2007 – 93,819 miles
  • 2006 – 91,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside has spots of corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    944614506825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has spots of corrosion

  2. Fail120,038 miles (+339)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,038 miles
    Test number
    373061446020
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has spots of corrosion

  3. Pass119,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,699 miles
    Test number
    532285051957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,695 miles (+542)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    841561743771
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    868122774131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,148 miles (+983)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    791968605573
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,165 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,165 miles
    Test number
    147259487780
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,165 miles (+738)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,165 miles
    Test number
    825836837460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,427 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,427 miles
    Test number
    371109228108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass116,505 miles (+617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,505 miles
    Test number
    917217757086
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox hanger defective

  11. Pass115,888 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,888 miles
    Test number
    440131947977
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, exhaust system slightly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass114,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,739 miles
    Test number
    699435853833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,739 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,739 miles
    Test number
    203844290635
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass113,538 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    725001219865
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass112,238 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    840110564724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass110,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    506202267534
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail110,464 miles (+1,687)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    147365102524
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass108,777 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    939455965005
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail108,777 miles (+1,825)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    266915765098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perished

  20. Pass106,952 miles (+1,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    399146564041
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perished on sidewall

  21. Pass105,217 miles (+1,567)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,217 miles
    Test number
    359788653019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass103,650 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    956091662091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is cracking up on the sidewall

  23. Fail103,648 miles (+2,112)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,648 miles
    Test number
    737331162029
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre pipe rubber missing
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is cracking up on the sidewall

  24. Pass101,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    389701261081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,531 miles (+1,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    558241761087
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  26. Pass99,621 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    184580460482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail99,618 miles (+2,122)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    772127850045
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass97,496 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    880683229082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass95,863 miles (+2,044)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    513421138000
    • NoteBrake servo pipe on manifold weak
    • NoteFoot brake travel
    • NoteOffside wiper starting to split on end
    • NoteRear fog lamp switch slightly tempremental
    • NoteRear number plate starting to sepperate

  30. Pass93,819 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    584186977030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass91,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    292216476098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail91,613 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    434406076099
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Questions about ARL 354

What vehicle is registration ARL 354 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARL 354 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 1990. 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 ARL 354 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ARL 354 is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on ARL 354?
The MOT on ARL 354 is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ARL 354 done?
ARL 354 was recorded at 120,042 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
Has ARL 354 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ARL 354 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on ARL 354 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 ARL 354 find?
ARL 354 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside has spots of corrosion.

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