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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc

G253 PBAMOT history

G253 PBA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

G253 PBA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,343 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G253 PBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G253 PBA was last recorded at 119,343 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,968 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
1,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,343 miles
  • 2025 – 118,968 miles
  • 2016 – 118,658 miles
  • 2015 – 113,897 miles
  • 2013 – 107,533 miles
  • 2012 – 101,409 miles
  • 2011 – 99,263 miles
  • 2010 – 96,998 miles
  • 2009 – 96,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,343 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,343 miles
    Test number
    133747384945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,968 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,968 miles
    Test number
    625567304756
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    905616439452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  4. Fail118,658 miles (+4,761)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    644007564336
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass113,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    275230555451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail113,897 miles (+6,364)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    658466845107
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail107,533 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    136126353288
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass107,533 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    677166653276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail107,240 miles (+5,831)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    699154003230
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note0/s h/light full beam light lens cracked

  10. Pass101,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    685476312293
    • NotePower steering pipes slightly corroded

  11. Fail101,409 miles (+2,146)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    315243612429
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePower steering pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass99,263 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,263 miles
    Test number
    817459391117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,998 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    624018780132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    204416819207
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

  15. Fail96,390 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    863166919207
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Questions about G253 PBA

Does G253 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G253 PBA is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on G253 PBA?
The MOT on G253 PBA is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G253 PBA done?
G253 PBA was recorded at 119,343 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,335 miles a year.
Has G253 PBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G253 PBA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on G253 PBA 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 G253 PBA find?
G253 PBA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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