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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

F3 VRDMOT history

F3 VRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

F3 VRD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,194 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 VRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 VRD was last recorded at 132,194 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,891 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,303 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,194 miles
  • 2025 – 127,891 miles
  • 2024 – 122,565 miles
  • 2023 – 118,008 miles
  • 2022 – 115,099 miles
  • 2021 – 112,432 miles
  • 2020 – 109,803 miles
  • 2019 – 106,713 miles
  • 2018 – 102,204 miles
  • 2017 – 96,461 miles
  • 2016 – 91,949 miles
  • 2015 – 85,172 miles
  • 2014 – 79,573 miles
  • 2012 – 64,384 miles
  • 2011 – 36,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,194 miles
    Test number
    502183712229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,194 miles (+4,303)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,194 miles
    Test number
    232159381352
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,891 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    754623866922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,814 miles (+5,249)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,814 miles
    Test number
    394720271007
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    150974348076
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,565 miles (+4,557)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    854605961723
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,008 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,008 miles
    Test number
    908290614115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,099 miles
    Test number
    832201892441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail115,093 miles (+2,661)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    195317345426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    522467260785
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake disc inner faces
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  11. Fail112,432 miles (+2,629)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    774680308977
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake disc inner faces
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  12. Pass109,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    391824554715
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail109,803 miles (+3,090)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    866648561259
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass106,713 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    403951450531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail106,679 miles (+4,475)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    783735441350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass102,204 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    110346299362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,461 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,461 miles
    Test number
    545392744072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    865672569343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail91,949 miles (+6,777)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    810241815185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass85,172 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    836490035055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,573 miles (+15,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    577408424007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,384 miles (+2,974)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,384 miles
    Test number
    838782562294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail61,410 miles (+24,986)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    118126712276
    • DangerousFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    605485041269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 VRD

Does F3 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 VRD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 VRD?
The MOT on F3 VRD is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 VRD done?
F3 VRD was recorded at 132,194 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has F3 VRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 VRD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 VRD 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 VRD find?
F3 VRD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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