Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
BAR 1MOT history
BAR 1 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 320,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 320,846 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 15,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BAR 1
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BAR 1 was last recorded at 320,846 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 320,846 miles · 13 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 15,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 320,846 miles
- 2025 – 313,375 miles
- 2024 – 303,193 miles
- 2023 – 288,548 miles
- 2022 – 273,708 miles
- 2021 – 256,285 miles
- 2020 – 239,752 miles
- 2019 – 226,208 miles
- 2018 – 212,294 miles
- 2017 – 195,742 miles
- 2016 – 179,415 miles
- 2015 – 162,495 miles
- 2014 – 145,563 miles
- 2013 – 127,747 miles
- 2012 – 110,671 miles
- 2011 – 91,944 miles
- 2010 – 72,510 miles
- 2009 – 54,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass320,846 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass320,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 320,846 miles
- Test number
- 197851830507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail320,846 miles (+7,471)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 320,846 miles
- Test number
- 337730283534
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass313,375 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 313,375 miles
- Test number
- 175197513588
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail313,375 miles (+10,182)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,375 miles
- Test number
- 657098129607
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass303,193 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 303,193 miles
- Test number
- 115626232419
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail303,128 miles (+14,580)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 303,128 miles
- Test number
- 180605368478
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass288,548 miles (+14,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 288,548 miles
- Test number
- 286592773225
- AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED
- 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))
Pass273,708 miles (+17,423)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 273,708 miles
- Test number
- 912444534185
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass256,285 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 256,285 miles
- Test number
- 887838326405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail256,285 miles (+16,533)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,285 miles
- Test number
- 586133527161
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass239,752 miles (+13,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 239,752 miles
- Test number
- 755845878807
- 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))
Pass226,208 miles (+191)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 226,208 miles
- Test number
- 660336388472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail226,017 miles (+13,723)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,017 miles
- Test number
- 570827250749
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass212,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 212,294 miles
- Test number
- 993218406873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,294 miles (+16,552)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,294 miles
- Test number
- 764643576185
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Pass195,742 miles (+16,327)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 195,742 miles
- Test number
- 802438886867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,415 miles (+16,920)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,415 miles
- Test number
- 261837544576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 162,495 miles
- Test number
- 588932935176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,495 miles (+16,932)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,495 miles
- Test number
- 346531835143
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass145,563 miles (+17,816)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 145,563 miles
- Test number
- 999877834125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,747 miles (+17,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 127,747 miles
- Test number
- 555408633131
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass110,671 miles (+18,727)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 110,671 miles
- Test number
- 497697942199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,944 miles (+19,434)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,944 miles
- Test number
- 196843331183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,510 miles (+17,694)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 72,510 miles
- Test number
- 660658540154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 54,816 miles
- Test number
- 872549249165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BAR 1
- What vehicle is registration BAR 1 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BAR 1 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2006. 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 BAR 1 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAR 1 is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BAR 1?
- The MOT on BAR 1 is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BAR 1 done?
- BAR 1 was recorded at 320,846 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 15,687 miles a year.
- Has BAR 1 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BAR 1 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on BAR 1 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 BAR 1 find?
- BAR 1 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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