Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1985 · 1,300 cc
B170 HCFMOT history
B170 HCF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 1985. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 38,049 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B170 HCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 1 Feb 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
B170 HCF was last recorded at 38,049 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Aug 2018: 37,518 miles, lower than 37,569 miles on 17 Aug 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 37,722 miles · 28 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 327 miles
- Average per year
- 131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 38,049 miles
- 2021 – 37,722 miles
- 2020 – 37,593 miles
- 2019 – 37,577 miles
- 2018 – 37,523 miles
- 2017 – 37,569 miles
- 2016 – 37,538 miles
- 2015 – 37,512 miles
- 2014 – 37,469 miles
- 2013 – 37,313 miles
- 2012 – 37,193 miles
- 2011 – 37,111 miles
- 2010 – 36,932 miles
- 2009 – 36,927 miles
- 2008 – 36,660 miles
- 2006 – 35,710 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,049 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside front wheel arch has damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside rear wheel arch has damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear bumper slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,049 miles (+327)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 38,049 miles
- Test number
- 461824468881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,722 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 37,722 miles
- Test number
- 627533758914
- AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail37,721 miles (+128)1 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,721 miles
- Test number
- 830319865807
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckles jammed under seat base (7.1.2 (c))
Pass37,593 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 37,593 miles
- Test number
- 683881330570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,577 miles (+54)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 37,577 miles
- Test number
- 582100000099
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror mounting slight damage
Pass37,523 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 37,523 miles
- Test number
- 473037312752
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch has damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch has damage
- AdvisoryRear bumper slightly insecure
Fail37,518 miles (-51)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,518 miles
- Test number
- 665235108808
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch has damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch has damage
- AdvisoryRear bumper slightly insecure
Pass37,569 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,569 miles
- Test number
- 441035008007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,538 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 37,538 miles
- Test number
- 747311226391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 37,512 miles
- Test number
- 853356800514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,512 miles (+43)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,512 miles
- Test number
- 546387795026
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Pass37,469 miles (+156)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 37,469 miles
- Test number
- 656454234269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,313 miles (+120)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 37,313 miles
- Test number
- 139307723221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,193 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,193 miles
- Test number
- 346855232479
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Pass37,193 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 37,193 miles
- Test number
- 496905832271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,111 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,111 miles
- Test number
- 318994831400
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass37,111 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 37,111 miles
- Test number
- 539874931214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,932 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 36,932 miles
- Test number
- 334380940240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,927 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,927 miles
- Test number
- 664281039292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,660 miles
- Test number
- 704567628245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,660 miles (+950)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,660 miles
- Test number
- 752667928217
- Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass35,710 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 35,710 miles
- Test number
- 644034026320
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fail35,708 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,708 miles
- Test number
- 242312326395
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about B170 HCF
- Does B170 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B170 HCF expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B170 HCF?
- The MOT on B170 HCF expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B170 HCF done?
- B170 HCF was recorded at 38,049 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 131 miles a year.
- Has B170 HCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B170 HCF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on B170 HCF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on B170 HCF find?
- B170 HCF passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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