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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

H243 GLNMOT history

H243 GLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1991. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

H243 GLN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
152,181 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H243 GLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
9 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H243 GLN was last recorded at 152,181 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,970 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,181 miles
  • 2024 – 151,970 miles
  • 2023 – 151,681 miles
  • 2022 – 151,193 miles
  • 2010 – 148,899 miles
  • 2009 – 143,413 miles
  • 2008 – 135,906 miles
  • 2007 – 131,752 miles
  • 2006 – 125,036 miles
  • 2005 – 119,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Brake servo operation weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes under performing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    172912242055
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail152,181 miles (+211)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    981531177329
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass151,970 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,970 miles
    Test number
    527655650302
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Brake servo operation weak (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes under performing (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail151,963 miles (+282)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,963 miles
    Test number
    368947273784
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Brake servo operation weak (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes under performing (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass151,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,681 miles
    Test number
    388728152677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail151,681 miles (+488)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,681 miles
    Test number
    652744351513
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at all joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,193 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,193 miles
    Test number
    454147597284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,193 miles (+2,294)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,193 miles
    Test number
    268549940445
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Canvas exposed 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Service brake very low (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre bald on inner tread 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,899 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,899 miles
    Test number
    131875950159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Pass148,899 miles (+5,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    148,899 miles
    Test number
    673735650129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass143,413 miles (+7,507)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    143,413 miles
    Test number
    252912059472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  12. Pass135,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    860241368150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,906 miles (+4,154)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    452906158130
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass131,752 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    131,752 miles
    Test number
    624282967165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,734 miles (+6,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,734 miles
    Test number
    232065357166
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  16. Pass125,036 miles (+5,929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    125,036 miles
    Test number
    980362746173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass119,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2006
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    162056135135
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail119,107 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    251066135157
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about H243 GLN

Does H243 GLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H243 GLN expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H243 GLN?
The MOT on H243 GLN expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H243 GLN done?
H243 GLN was recorded at 152,181 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has H243 GLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H243 GLN has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on H243 GLN 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 H243 GLN find?
H243 GLN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/50/15.

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