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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc

G142 TGSMOT history

G142 TGS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1989. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 108,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

G142 TGS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
108,036 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
G142 TGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
7 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G142 TGS was last recorded at 108,036 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2010: 104,421 miles, lower than 205,299 miles on 9 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,146 miles · 30 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,036 miles
  • 2017 – 107,146 miles
  • 2016 – 104,956 miles
  • 2014 – 104,908 miles
  • 2013 – 104,706 miles
  • 2010 – 104,424 miles
  • 2007 – 205,299 miles
  • 2006 – 203,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,036 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,036 miles (+890)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,036 miles
    Test number
    801558374160
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass107,146 miles (+2,190)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    617492089666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint in various places (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  3. Pass104,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,956 miles
    Test number
    453144269402
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Fail104,954 miles (+46)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,954 miles
    Test number
    972212858956
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass104,908 miles (+202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    377091934207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass104,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    167168223215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,706 miles (+282)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    426137723205
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass104,424 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,424 miles
    Test number
    452646080245
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  9. Fail104,421 miles (-100,878)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,421 miles
    Test number
    870191180207
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass205,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    205,299 miles
    Test number
    553692687285
    • Note1 powersteering pipes corroded 3 some brake pipes may require replacement next test 3 nearside rear tyre over half worn and starting to misshape 4 wiper arm parks in centre of windscreen 5 fromt engine mouting detatched

  11. Fail205,299 miles (+1,634)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,299 miles
    Test number
    503522387236
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Note1 powersteering pipes corroded 3 some brake pipes may require replacement next test 3 nearside rear tyre over half worn and starting to misshape 4 wiper arm parks in centre of windscreen 5 fromt engine mouting detatched

  12. Pass203,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    203,665 miles
    Test number
    610448376292
    • Note1 nearside washer jet not working 2 offside front tyre split on tred

  13. Fail203,665 miles2 dangerous11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,665 miles
    Test number
    894990076266
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note1 nearside front windscreen washer not working 2 offside front tyre wearing on inside edge close to legal limit and nearside front tyre 4 o/s rear tyre under infated

Questions about G142 TGS

Does G142 TGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G142 TGS expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G142 TGS?
The MOT on G142 TGS expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G142 TGS done?
G142 TGS was recorded at 108,036 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
Has G142 TGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G142 TGS has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on G142 TGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G142 TGS find?
G142 TGS passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 4 more.

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