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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc

G142 VMGMOT history

G142 VMG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Oct 1989. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

G142 VMG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,433 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G142 VMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
3 Oct 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G142 VMG was last recorded at 101,433 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2017: 96,690 miles, lower than 113,738 miles on 15 Jun 2017.

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
101,433 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,433 miles
  • 2024 – 101,433 miles
  • 2021 – 101,421 miles
  • 2018 – 100,327 miles
  • 2017 – 96,690 miles
  • 2015 – 112,986 miles
  • 2014 – 112,906 miles
  • 2008 – 107,241 miles
  • 2007 – 98,692 miles
  • 2006 – 97,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,433 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    790489987063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass101,433 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    861890364115
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass101,421 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    456411362116
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,420 miles (+1,093)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    788459624740
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,327 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    277303956619
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior

  6. Fail100,250 miles (+3,560)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,250 miles
    Test number
    519896654373
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior

  7. Pass96,690 miles (-17,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    366790430471
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail113,738 miles (+752)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,738 miles
    Test number
    834939986638
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass112,986 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    135668055481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteGear change selector locating bush worn

  10. Fail112,986 miles (+80)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    889595455062
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteGear change selector locating bush worn

  11. Pass112,906 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    356862054036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail112,905 miles (+2)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    575112944015
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail112,903 miles (+5,662)18 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    217446734031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note2x front seats have front/back play
    • Note4x coil springs corroded
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  14. Pass107,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    913418108126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,241 miles (+8,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    452133108193
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass98,692 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    98,692 miles
    Test number
    643578607136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,248 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    521552046183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,097 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,097 miles
    Test number
    881760036113
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about G142 VMG

Does G142 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G142 VMG is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on G142 VMG?
The MOT on G142 VMG is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G142 VMG done?
G142 VMG was recorded at 101,433 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 216 miles a year.
Has G142 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G142 VMG has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on G142 VMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G142 VMG find?
G142 VMG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front nail in tyre, and 7 more.

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