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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

H276 CBUMOT history

H276 CBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

H276 CBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,999 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H276 CBU
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
10 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H276 CBU was last recorded at 157,999 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,994 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,999 miles
  • 2024 – 157,994 miles
  • 2023 – 157,951 miles
  • 2022 – 157,750 miles
  • 2020 – 157,557 miles
  • 2019 – 157,546 miles
  • 2018 – 157,497 miles
  • 2017 – 157,480 miles
  • 2016 – 157,405 miles
  • 2015 – 154,872 miles
  • 2014 – 152,460 miles
  • 2013 – 146,515 miles
  • 2012 – 140,872 miles
  • 2009 – 137,805 miles
  • 2008 – 130,469 miles
  • 2006 – 125,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,999 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust blow centre pipe joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake fluid close to minimum level in resevoir

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pedal rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear brake caliper,handbrake not adjusting as it should

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,999 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,999 miles
    Test number
    843376979381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,994 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,994 miles
    Test number
    853862437516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,951 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,951 miles
    Test number
    392589214634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,750 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    723511560664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,557 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    157,557 miles
    Test number
    527448340362
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass157,546 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,546 miles
    Test number
    830729134029
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,497 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,497 miles
    Test number
    630472041070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements of 16%

  8. Pass157,480 miles (+75)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,480 miles
    Test number
    117108395944
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow centre pipe joint
    • AdvisoryRear axle securing mountings,rubber in very poor condition, perished and cracked

  9. Pass157,405 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,405 miles
    Test number
    837589990059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum level in resevoir
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow centre pipe joint
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake caliper,handbrake not adjusting as it should
    • AdvisoryRear axle securing mountings,rubber in very poor condition,perished and cracked

  10. Fail157,405 miles (+2,533)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,405 miles
    Test number
    161379533846
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired rear mounting (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum level in resevoir
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow centre pipe joint
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake caliper,handbrake not adjusting as it should
    • AdvisoryRear axle securing mountings,rubber in very poor condition,perished and cracked

  11. Pass154,872 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    337547385098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,460 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    152,460 miles
    Test number
    276788514457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,515 miles (+5,643)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,515 miles
    Test number
    995927783081
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCOOLANT FAN SWITCH LEAKING COOLANT
    • NoteFAN BELTS LOOSE

  14. Pass140,872 miles (+4)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,872 miles
    Test number
    877721912150
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll suspension and brake parts corroded. Vehicle appears to have been unused for some time.
    • NoteBoth number plates slight deterioration.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills, plastic covers fitted.

  15. Fail140,868 miles (+3,063)4 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,868 miles
    Test number
    249360312149
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll suspension and brake parts corroded. Vehicle appears to have been unused for some time.
    • NoteBoth number plates slight deterioration.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills, plastic covers fitted.

  16. Pass137,805 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    137,805 miles
    Test number
    560108129152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,469 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    130,469 miles
    Test number
    223971048406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    125,792 miles
    Test number
    951900606220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,792 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,792 miles
    Test number
    202470906237
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Fail125,792 miles2 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,792 miles
    Test number
    582668096183
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about H276 CBU

Does H276 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H276 CBU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on H276 CBU?
The MOT on H276 CBU is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H276 CBU done?
H276 CBU was recorded at 157,999 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,628 miles a year.
Has H276 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H276 CBU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on H276 CBU 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 H276 CBU find?
H276 CBU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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