
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc
D1 PLUMOT history
D1 PLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 156,331 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 PLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 PLU was last recorded at 156,331 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,626 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,705 miles
- Average per year
- 2,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,331 miles
- 2025 – 154,626 miles
- 2024 – 152,457 miles
- 2023 – 151,356 miles
- 2022 – 149,720 miles
- 2021 – 148,365 miles
- 2019 – 146,831 miles
- 2018 – 145,585 miles
- 2017 – 144,288 miles
- 2016 – 142,682 miles
- 2015 – 141,262 miles
- 2014 – 139,577 miles
- 2013 – 137,748 miles
- 2012 – 135,879 miles
- 2011 – 133,012 miles
- 2010 – 130,361 miles
- 2009 – 127,319 miles
- 2008 – 123,533 miles
- 2007 – 119,246 miles
- 2006 – 113,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o,s,f and o,s,r
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,331 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 156,331 miles
- Test number
- 747539647200
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass154,626 miles (+2,169)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 154,626 miles
- Test number
- 491326017702
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass152,457 miles (+1,101)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 152,457 miles
- Test number
- 641149688250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,356 miles (+1,636)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 151,356 miles
- Test number
- 306067286408
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,720 miles (+22)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 149,720 miles
- Test number
- 150968853504
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o,s,f and o,s,r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer heavy cracking on cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer slight cracking on cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking, feathering, and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail149,698 miles (+1,333)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,698 miles
- Test number
- 985788858297
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o,s,f and o,s,r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer heavy cracking on cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer slight cracking on cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking, feathering, and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight damage on aux belt
Pass148,365 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 148,365 miles
- Test number
- 593621716611
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted obscuring outer sills
Fail148,347 miles (+1,516)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,347 miles
- Test number
- 790274558243
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,831 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,831 miles
- Test number
- 338989643283
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass145,585 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 145,585 miles
- Test number
- 723141437828
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,288 miles (+1,606)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 144,288 miles
- Test number
- 891865670961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryCover sills
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
- AdvisoryUnder body repairs
Pass142,682 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 142,682 miles
- Test number
- 464031115245
- AdvisoryAll Metal Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge
- AdvisoryFront Both Lower Arms Corroded & Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Causing Excessive Movement
- AdvisoryFuel Pipes Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Tread Very Low Outer Edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Rubber Has Slight Play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit, Deteriorated & Very Low On Both Edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Inner Tread Distorted
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisoryOuter Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection
- AdvisoryRear Both Brake Flexible Hose Metal Ends Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Both Shock Absorbers Corroded
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion On Rear Under Floor & Fuel Tank Straps Corroded
Fail142,682 miles (+1,420)3 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,682 miles
- Test number
- 456089422837
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords As Marked & Inner Tread Distorted (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under Floor 30cm Of Anti Roll Bar Mount (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryAll Metal Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge
- AdvisoryFront Both Lower Arms Corroded & Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Causing Excessive Movement
- AdvisoryFuel Pipes Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Tread Very Low Outer Edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Rubber Has Slight Play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit, Deteriorated & Very Low On Both Edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Inner Tread Distorted
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisoryOuter Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection
- AdvisoryRear Both Brake Flexible Hose Metal Ends Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Both Shock Absorbers Corroded
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion On Rear Under Floor & Fuel Tank Straps Corroded
Pass141,262 miles (+1,685)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 141,262 miles
- Test number
- 166095795172
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteCorrosion in o/s/f floor
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,577 miles (+1,829)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 139,577 miles
- Test number
- 476099194151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,748 miles (+1,869)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 137,748 miles
- Test number
- 586680703249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on the outer edge
Pass135,879 miles (+2,867)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 135,879 miles
- Test number
- 189963902287
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass133,012 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 133,012 miles
- Test number
- 736764871139
- NoteRear no plate deteriating
Fail133,012 miles (+2,651)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,012 miles
- Test number
- 855093671149
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteRear no plate deteriating
Pass130,361 miles (+3,042)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 130,361 miles
- Test number
- 613670400232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass127,319 miles (+124)2 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 127,319 miles
- Test number
- 642634509296
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber is getting worn
- NoteDampness power steering pipe
- NoteFront antiroll bar bushes deteriating
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight damage nearside reartyre
- NoteSlight play and slight notchiness steering column
- NoteSlight play rear wheel bearings
- NoteVague pattern offside headlight
Fail127,195 miles (+3,662)1 failure2 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,195 miles
- Test number
- 532389599140
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber is getting worn
- NoteDampness power steering pipe
- NoteFront antiroll bar bushes deteriating
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight damage nearside reartyre
- NoteSlight play and slight notchiness steering column
- NoteSlight play rear wheel bearings
- NoteVague pattern offside headlight
Pass123,533 miles (+180)1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 123,533 miles
- Test number
- 881553908238
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber getting worn
- NoteCentre exhaust welded at split
- NoteOffside front brake pad getting low
- NoteOffside front foglight damaged
- NotePower steering pipes damp
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight play steering column universal joint
Fail123,353 miles (+4,107)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,353 miles
- Test number
- 253302498419
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber getting worn
- NoteOffside front brake pad getting low
- NoteOffside front foglight damaged
- NotePower steering pipes damp
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight play steering column universal joint
- NoteVague beam pattern offside headlight and light condensated
Pass119,246 miles (+182)4 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 119,246 miles
- Test number
- 294479097447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pedal rubber getting worn
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteHeavy perishing rear axle mounting bushes
- NoteNearside handbrake cable outer casing split
- NotePower steering pipes damp
- NoteSlight play front seat runners
- NoteSlight play steering column universal joint
Fail119,064 miles (+5,331)2 failures5 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,064 miles
- Test number
- 612293197141
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pedal rubber getting worn
- NoteHeavy perishing rear axle mounting bushes
- NoteNearside handbrake cable split
- NotePower steering pipes damp
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight play front seat runners
- NoteSlight play steering column
Pass113,733 miles (+591)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 113,733 miles
- Test number
- 271033096409
- NoteAdvise metal brake pipes showing corrosion (Slight)
- NoteAdvise nearside and offside front outer transmission gaiters showing signs of perishing
- NoteAdvise nearside front indicator lense cracked
- NoteAdvise slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings
- NoteAdvise slight play in upper and lower steering column universal joints
- NoteAdvise various oil leaks evident
- NoteAdvise vauge light output from nearside number plate light
Fail113,142 miles1 failure8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,142 miles
- Test number
- 230880786484
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteAdvise metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion
- NoteAdvise nearside and offside front outer transmission gaiters perishing
- NoteAdvise nearside front indicator lense cracked
- NoteAdvise oil leak evident
- NoteAdvise slight free play in upper and lower steering colomn
- NoteAdvise slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings
- NoteAdvise vauge light out put from nearside number plate light
- NoteAdvise water leak evident
Questions about D1 PLU
- Does D1 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 PLU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D1 PLU?
- The MOT on D1 PLU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D1 PLU done?
- D1 PLU was recorded at 156,331 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
- Has D1 PLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 PLU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on D1 PLU 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 D1 PLU find?
- D1 PLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; suspension components corroded.
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