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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

DWP 40MOT history

DWP 40 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

DWP 40 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,120 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DWP 40
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DWP 40 was last recorded at 117,120 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 11,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2008: 55,067 miles, lower than 55,121 miles on 9 Oct 2007.
  • 29 Oct 2009: 52,282 miles, lower than 55,067 miles on 24 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,050 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,070 miles
Average per year
3,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,120 miles
  • 2025 – 106,050 miles
  • 2024 – 95,371 miles
  • 2023 – 79,905 miles
  • 2022 – 79,639 miles
  • 2020 – 79,331 miles
  • 2019 – 79,056 miles
  • 2018 – 77,935 miles
  • 2017 – 77,064 miles
  • 2016 – 75,418 miles
  • 2015 – 73,190 miles
  • 2014 – 70,604 miles
  • 2013 – 68,365 miles
  • 2012 – 66,409 miles
  • 2011 – 63,146 miles
  • 2010 – 60,313 miles
  • 2009 – 52,282 miles
  • 2008 – 55,067 miles
  • 2007 – 55,121 miles
  • 2006 – 52,152 miles
  • 2005 – 48,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    922610958954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,120 miles (+11,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    931958703775
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,050 miles (+10,679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,050 miles
    Test number
    467518858057
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass95,371 miles (+15,466)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    973944147284
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer CV boot leaking grease

  5. Pass79,905 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    352207000252
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail79,893 miles (+254)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    177534438594
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    685022116339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,639 miles (+308)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    177979849520
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    281276635259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,331 miles (+275)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    974842810894
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass79,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    786307073186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,056 miles (+1,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    427709340954
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,935 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,935 miles
    Test number
    246068158950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,064 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    168946330040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,418 miles (+2,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,418 miles
    Test number
    359798884845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,190 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    823170471696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,604 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,604 miles
    Test number
    739532984240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,365 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    507237183213
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  19. Fail68,333 miles (+1,924)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    136565673226
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass66,409 miles (+3,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    608692992223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass63,146 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,146 miles
    Test number
    587753571262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,313 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    841502470209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,282 miles (-2,785)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    861112609354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,067 miles (-54)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    944098398291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    294392887264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,121 miles (+2,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    671711087244
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass52,152 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    933587576278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    874490305390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DWP 40

What vehicle is registration DWP 40 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DWP 40 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2001. 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 DWP 40 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DWP 40 is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DWP 40?
The MOT on DWP 40 is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DWP 40 done?
DWP 40 was recorded at 117,120 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,344 miles a year.
Has DWP 40 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DWP 40 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on DWP 40 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DWP 40 find?
DWP 40 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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