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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

EWC 875MOT history

EWC 875 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

EWC 875 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
182,846 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EWC 875
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EWC 875 was last recorded at 182,846 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 10,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,831 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,015 miles
Average per year
6,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,846 miles
  • 2024 – 172,831 miles
  • 2023 – 167,678 miles
  • 2022 – 158,311 miles
  • 2021 – 154,815 miles
  • 2020 – 148,462 miles
  • 2019 – 140,402 miles
  • 2018 – 123,446 miles
  • 2017 – 108,685 miles
  • 2016 – 97,660 miles
  • 2015 – 90,165 miles
  • 2014 – 89,687 miles
  • 2013 – 88,182 miles
  • 2012 – 86,209 miles
  • 2011 – 84,161 miles
  • 2010 – 81,439 miles
  • 2009 – 78,432 miles
  • 2008 – 75,219 miles
  • 2007 – 69,324 miles
  • 2006 – 57,997 miles
  • 2005 – 48,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,846 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.3 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,846 miles (+10,015)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,846 miles
    Test number
    623107127999
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass172,831 miles (+5,153)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,831 miles
    Test number
    232773831163
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,678 miles (+601)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,678 miles
    Test number
    673884199683
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail167,077 miles (+8,766)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,077 miles
    Test number
    997575699754
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded close to prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass158,311 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,311 miles
    Test number
    189656261233
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,311 miles (+3,496)3 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,311 miles
    Test number
    772474303265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,815 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    698951413428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,815 miles (+6,353)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    990469851616
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,462 miles (+8,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,462 miles
    Test number
    400099671604
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,402 miles
    Test number
    813117502453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail140,402 miles (+16,956)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,402 miles
    Test number
    435561473882
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass123,446 miles (+14,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    609621584829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass108,685 miles (+11,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,685 miles
    Test number
    341416847110
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass97,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    753981666186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Fail97,660 miles (+7,495)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    446434960390
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass90,165 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    351663332226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted on inner faces

  17. Pass89,687 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    286513544336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,182 miles (+1,973)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    496212053341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels slightly binding
    • NoteRear brake disc poor condition

  19. Pass86,209 miles (+2,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,209 miles
    Test number
    895055842354
    • NoteRear brake disc inners face slightly corroded

  20. Pass84,161 miles (+2,722)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    638730441325
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear beam mounting bushes worn and weak

  21. Pass81,439 miles (+3,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,439 miles
    Test number
    392389440318
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes age cracking

  22. Pass78,432 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    490003649425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,219 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,219 miles
    Test number
    612692058302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    922735027382
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail69,324 miles (+11,327)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    772685527315
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass57,997 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    812367046348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    48,906 miles
    Test number
    194604255396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about EWC 875

What vehicle is registration EWC 875 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EWC 875 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2002. 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 EWC 875 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EWC 875 is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on EWC 875?
The MOT on EWC 875 is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EWC 875 done?
EWC 875 was recorded at 182,846 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
Has EWC 875 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EWC 875 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on EWC 875 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 EWC 875 find?
EWC 875 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 9 more.

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