Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 2,862 cc
G291 FVTMOT history
G291 FVT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 1990. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 112,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 112,212 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G291 FVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,862 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 22 May 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G291 FVT was last recorded at 112,212 miles on 23 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Mar 2010: 112,735 miles, lower than 137,252 miles on 26 Apr 2006.
- 23 Feb 2026: 112,212 miles, lower than 133,239 miles on 16 Dec 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,239 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,212 miles
- 2024 – 133,239 miles
- 2013 – 126,212 miles
- 2012 – 120,376 miles
- 2011 – 115,338 miles
- 2010 – 112,735 miles
- 2006 – 137,252 miles
- 2005 – 137,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,212 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 system not adequately supported
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005
Full MOT history
13 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,212 miles (-21,027)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 112,212 miles
- Test number
- 450424431304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,239 miles (+2,435)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 133,239 miles
- Test number
- 265701737815
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass130,804 miles (+4,592)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 130,804 miles
- Test number
- 853969406332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,212 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 126,212 miles
- Test number
- 886913803347
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail126,185 miles (+5,809)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,185 miles
- Test number
- 619145483223
- DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- DangerousRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass120,376 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 120,376 miles
- Test number
- 399750742169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,365 miles (+5,027)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,365 miles
- Test number
- 786158932171
- FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass115,338 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 115,338 miles
- Test number
- 416229631163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,323 miles (+2,588)7 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,323 miles
- Test number
- 368733921147
- FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteInner o/s c.v boot split
- NotePower steering tank not bolted down
Pass112,735 miles (-24,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 112,735 miles
- Test number
- 833792270056
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass137,252 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 137,252 miles
- Test number
- 461296316143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,244 miles12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,244 miles
- Test number
- 574413255231
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Fail137,244 miles11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,244 miles
- Test number
- 243681155210
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about G291 FVT
- Does G291 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G291 FVT is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G291 FVT?
- The MOT on G291 FVT is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G291 FVT done?
- G291 FVT was recorded at 112,212 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026.
- Has G291 FVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G291 FVT has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on G291 FVT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G291 FVT find?
- G291 FVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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