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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

H596 WHHMOT history

H596 WHH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

H596 WHH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
139,263 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H596 WHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
27 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H596 WHH was last recorded at 139,263 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,054 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
1,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,263 miles
  • 2023 – 139,054 miles
  • 2022 – 139,039 miles
  • 2021 – 138,870 miles
  • 2019 – 131,152 miles
  • 2018 – 127,166 miles
  • 2017 – 125,731 miles
  • 2016 – 125,290 miles
  • 2015 – 124,110 miles
  • 2014 – 124,094 miles
  • 2012 – 122,756 miles
  • 2010 – 119,079 miles
  • 2008 – 118,008 miles
  • 2007 – 114,027 miles
  • 2006 – 113,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,263 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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.

  • Both front tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Interior mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/r wheel bearing slighly noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge a little

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight blow on back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight corrosion underbody and to suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,263 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,263 miles
    Test number
    902897602896
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass139,054 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,054 miles
    Test number
    891061534241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,039 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,039 miles
    Test number
    549852754085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,870 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,870 miles
    Test number
    432803723835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,152 miles (+3,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    746734087130
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn / perished

  6. Pass127,166 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,166 miles
    Test number
    598211894821
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing slighly noisey

  7. Fail127,165 miles (+1,434)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    734097321707
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing slighly noisey

  8. Pass125,731 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    818261287588
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge a little
    • AdvisorySlight blow on back box
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody and to suspension components

  9. Fail125,711 miles (+421)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,711 miles
    Test number
    730209168312
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge a little
    • AdvisorySlight blow on back box
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody and to suspension components

  10. Pass125,290 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,290 miles
    Test number
    495659679853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,110 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,110 miles
    Test number
    268774295437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,107 miles (+13)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,107 miles
    Test number
    456121095115
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail124,094 miles (+1,338)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,094 miles
    Test number
    249981324295
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass122,756 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    122,756 miles
    Test number
    385716122414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    854927720006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,079 miles (+1,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    801376720000
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass118,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    118,008 miles
    Test number
    111944858384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,008 miles (+3,981)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,008 miles
    Test number
    893783258313
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass114,027 miles (+120)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    184447597195
    • NoteBrake hose ferrules worn
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass113,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    113,907 miles
    Test number
    111171526227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H596 WHH

Does H596 WHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H596 WHH expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H596 WHH?
The MOT on H596 WHH expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H596 WHH done?
H596 WHH was recorded at 139,263 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 1,400 miles a year.
Has H596 WHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H596 WHH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on H596 WHH 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 H596 WHH find?
H596 WHH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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