Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

F3 FWDMOT history

F3 FWD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

F3 FWD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,435 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for F3 FWD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
F3 FWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 FWD was last recorded at 143,435 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 4,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,622 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,813 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,435 miles
  • 2025 – 138,622 miles
  • 2024 – 130,785 miles
  • 2023 – 127,479 miles
  • 2022 – 120,931 miles
  • 2021 – 109,001 miles
  • 2019 – 104,356 miles
  • 2018 – 102,667 miles
  • 2017 – 99,995 miles
  • 2016 – 94,255 miles
  • 2015 – 75,196 miles
  • 2014 – 59,992 miles
  • 2013 – 57,603 miles
  • 2012 – 52,112 miles
  • 2011 – 47,379 miles
  • 2010 – 42,300 miles
  • 2009 – 37,819 miles
  • 2008 – 32,248 miles
  • 2007 – 21,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s &n/s (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    452237822906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,435 miles (+4,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    199684615120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass138,622 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,622 miles
    Test number
    245237931985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,785 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,785 miles
    Test number
    763687443961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,479 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    680724024452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,931 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    177847372930
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side-bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail120,931 miles (+11,930)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    701914518615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side-bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,001 miles (+4,645)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    252160584702
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion

  9. Pass104,356 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    731090535038
    • 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))

  10. Fail104,278 miles (+1,611)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,278 miles
    Test number
    754138756747
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 plus splitting on inner edge but not showing ply cords (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,667 miles (+2,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,667 miles
    Test number
    406732407731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,995 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    975999387444
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass94,255 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    674254799326
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s &n/s (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail94,217 miles (+19,021)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    769474865057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s &n/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass75,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    308693806489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,195 miles (+15,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,195 miles
    Test number
    681326049270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,992 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    716204944283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail59,992 miles (+2,389)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    356094244469
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,603 miles (+5,491)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    865909433263
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing to inner edges

  20. Pass52,112 miles (+4,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,112 miles
    Test number
    268872642212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass47,379 miles (+5,079)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,379 miles
    Test number
    728274031235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f inner facia of brake disc slightly worn.

  22. Pass42,300 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    521873840220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,819 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    963536749211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,248 miles (+10,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    451767148270
    • NoteRear number plate becoming loose

  25. Pass21,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,370 miles
    Test number
    894393537245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 FWD

Does F3 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 FWD is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 FWD?
The MOT on F3 FWD is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 FWD done?
F3 FWD was recorded at 143,435 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has F3 FWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 FWD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 FWD 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 F3 FWD find?
F3 FWD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all F3F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.