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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

FWV 400MOT history

FWV 400 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

FWV 400 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,066 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FWV 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FWV 400 was last recorded at 84,066 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,477 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
1,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,066 miles
  • 2025 – 83,477 miles
  • 2024 – 82,683 miles
  • 2023 – 81,228 miles
  • 2022 – 77,242 miles
  • 2021 – 76,418 miles
  • 2020 – 75,684 miles
  • 2019 – 74,698 miles
  • 2018 – 73,362 miles
  • 2017 – 71,244 miles
  • 2016 – 70,576 miles
  • 2015 – 70,135 miles
  • 2014 – 69,486 miles
  • 2013 – 68,249 miles
  • 2012 – 66,260 miles
  • 2011 – 65,087 miles
  • 2010 – 61,600 miles
  • 2009 – 61,217 miles
  • 2008 – 60,741 miles
  • 2007 – 59,640 miles
  • 2006 – 56,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,066 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,066 miles (+589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    738734490832
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass83,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    153247723042
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,477 miles (+794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    704235521890
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,683 miles (+1,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,683 miles
    Test number
    956832229143
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust outer case rusty

  5. Pass81,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    713489469160
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,228 miles (+3,986)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    638196682784
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,242 miles (+824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    890952362927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    195877105449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail76,418 miles (+734)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    835797877247
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,684 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,684 miles
    Test number
    432055813128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    387533083097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail74,698 miles (+1,336)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    579221224761
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,362 miles (+2,118)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    697808301705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly misaligned all perishing (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass71,244 miles (+668)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    592818435308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass70,576 miles (+441)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    488563275246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass70,135 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    497103465061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail70,135 miles (+649)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    758663565016
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,486 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    605412564094
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack arm

  19. Fail69,486 miles (+1,237)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    637802264028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack arm

  20. Fail68,249 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    466836263079
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges near side getting close to limt
    • NoteBoth rear shocks lower bush starting to perish

  21. Pass68,249 miles (+1,989)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    639986663080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges near side getting close to limt
    • NoteBoth rear shocks lower bush starting to perish

  22. Pass66,260 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    455507662028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass65,087 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    168225821441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,600 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,600 miles
    Test number
    694453110083
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,217 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,217 miles
    Test number
    811378629081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,741 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    812051918098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,640 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    121460417422
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs discoloured
    • NoteFront brake imbalance of 20 %
    • NoteRear shock bump stops breaking up
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top shock mount

  28. Pass59,640 miles (+3,564)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    673430117084
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs discoloured
    • NoteFront brake imbalance of 20 %
    • NoteRear shock bump stops breaking up
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top shock mount

  29. Pass56,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,076 miles
    Test number
    131991016418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FWV 400

What vehicle is registration FWV 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FWV 400 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 1996. 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 FWV 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FWV 400 is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on FWV 400?
The MOT on FWV 400 is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FWV 400 done?
FWV 400 was recorded at 84,066 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,390 miles a year.
Has FWV 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FWV 400 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on FWV 400 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 FWV 400 find?
FWV 400 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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