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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,781 cc

E920 MHVMOT history

E920 MHV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

E920 MHV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,432 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E920 MHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E920 MHV was last recorded at 136,432 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,419 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,432 miles
  • 2023 – 136,400 miles
  • 2022 – 136,362 miles
  • 2021 – 136,030 miles
  • 2019 – 133,695 miles
  • 2018 – 132,568 miles
  • 2017 – 131,615 miles
  • 2016 – 129,186 miles
  • 2014 – 128,472 miles
  • 2013 – 127,762 miles
  • 2012 – 125,864 miles
  • 2011 – 124,689 miles
  • 2009 – 124,580 miles
  • 2008 – 124,577 miles
  • 2007 – 124,095 miles
  • 2006 – 123,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,432 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within a prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within a prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,432 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    775162504254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,419 miles (+19)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,419 miles
    Test number
    105911636709
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass136,400 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,400 miles
    Test number
    926179071998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,362 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,362 miles
    Test number
    870280862270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,030 miles (+2,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    613238041145
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front cross member to inner wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis corroded

  6. Pass133,695 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,695 miles
    Test number
    487478753104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,682 miles (+1,114)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,682 miles
    Test number
    769774692490
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    400354702553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within a prescribed area (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within a prescribed area (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail132,568 miles (+953)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    475042682660
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure 2 x bottom bolts loose (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded on inside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within a prescribed area (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within a prescribed area (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass131,615 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    568841347279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail131,598 miles (+2,412)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    659048747804
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass129,186 miles (+714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    724622008409
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aims / image poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis / rearpanel both sides
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack mounts

  13. Pass128,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    309010754386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,472 miles (+710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    948120354394
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass127,762 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    895327443351
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust rubber mount broken, exhaust system supported ok at time of test

  16. Fail127,751 miles (+1,887)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    317586143341
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust rubber mount broken, exhaust system supported ok at time of test

  17. Pass125,864 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,864 miles
    Test number
    117372532366
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass124,689 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    124,689 miles
    Test number
    918367941378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,580 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,580 miles
    Test number
    742338499199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,577 miles (+482)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,577 miles
    Test number
    623813308303
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass124,095 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    124,095 miles
    Test number
    400926987298
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded

  22. Fail124,095 miles (+1,083)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,095 miles
    Test number
    861724587246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded

  23. Pass123,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    123,012 miles
    Test number
    123257766050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E920 MHV

Does E920 MHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E920 MHV is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on E920 MHV?
The MOT on E920 MHV is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E920 MHV done?
E920 MHV was recorded at 136,432 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 676 miles a year.
Has E920 MHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E920 MHV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on E920 MHV 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 E920 MHV find?
E920 MHV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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