Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc
H196 SABMOT history
H196 SAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 1990. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 209,015 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H196 SAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 2 Nov 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H196 SAB was last recorded at 209,015 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jul 2010: 170,869 miles, lower than 196,877 miles on 29 Jun 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,979 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 3,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,015 miles
- 2024 – 208,979 miles
- 2023 – 208,812 miles
- 2022 – 208,121 miles
- 2021 – 207,472 miles
- 2020 – 206,237 miles
- 2018 – 205,896 miles
- 2013 – 205,882 miles
- 2012 – 205,868 miles
- 2011 – 194,176 miles
- 2010 – 170,869 miles
- 2008 – 169,749 miles
- 2007 – 147,712 miles
- 2006 – 130,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Corrosion to spare wheel well
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,015 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 209,015 miles
- Test number
- 961632689693
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail209,015 miles (+36)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,015 miles
- Test number
- 229686405367
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass208,979 miles (+167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 208,979 miles
- Test number
- 828393171101
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,812 miles (+691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 208,812 miles
- Test number
- 179116832787
- AdvisoryBrake peddle has long travel
Pass208,121 miles (+649)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 208,121 miles
- Test number
- 635965628840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,472 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 207,472 miles
- Test number
- 735771502694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,459 miles (+1,222)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,459 miles
- Test number
- 221959223306
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Handbrake performance low
Pass206,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 206,237 miles
- Test number
- 462519962112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,237 miles (+341)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,237 miles
- Test number
- 370959114719
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass205,896 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 205,896 miles
- Test number
- 960526859659
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to spare wheel well
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering uj has play and gaitor damaged
Fail205,896 miles (+14)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,896 miles
- Test number
- 818781748350
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to spare wheel well
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering uj has play and gaitor damaged
Pass205,882 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 205,882 miles
- Test number
- 845395723376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,868 miles14 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 205,868 miles
- Test number
- 509857942290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail205,868 miles (+11,692)4 failures14 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,868 miles
- Test number
- 728613242290
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass194,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 194,176 miles
- Test number
- 536962401206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,176 miles (+23,307)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,176 miles
- Test number
- 569726191192
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fail170,869 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,869 miles
- Test number
- 430927390182
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteBoth front side glass tinted/dark within limits
Pass170,869 miles (-26,008)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 170,869 miles
- Test number
- 904817690138
- NoteBoth front side glass tinted/dark within limits
Fail196,877 miles (+27,128)11 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,877 miles
- Test number
- 792950080194
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front side glass tinted/dark just within limits
Pass169,749 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 169,749 miles
- Test number
- 194300278222
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear axle frame bushs slightly perished
Fail169,749 miles (+22,037)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,749 miles
- Test number
- 630299758278
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear axle frame bushs slightly perished
Pass147,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 147,712 miles
- Test number
- 940163947296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,712 miles (+16,861)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,712 miles
- Test number
- 883430147213
- FailureFront Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split †offside door check strap broken in pillar
Pass130,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 130,851 miles
- Test number
- 231869626205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,851 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,851 miles
- Test number
- 742439726259
- FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about H196 SAB
- Does H196 SAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H196 SAB is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H196 SAB?
- The MOT on H196 SAB is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H196 SAB done?
- H196 SAB was recorded at 209,015 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
- Has H196 SAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H196 SAB has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on H196 SAB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on H196 SAB find?
- H196 SAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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