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Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

H870 ELFMOT history

H870 ELF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

H870 ELF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,029 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H870 ELF
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
3 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H870 ELF was last recorded at 142,029 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,486 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,543 miles
Average per year
1,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,029 miles
  • 2024 – 140,486 miles
  • 2023 – 139,969 miles
  • 2021 – 138,155 miles
  • 2020 – 136,909 miles
  • 2019 – 135,412 miles
  • 2018 – 133,651 miles
  • 2017 – 131,979 miles
  • 2016 – 130,744 miles
  • 2015 – 130,050 miles
  • 2014 – 130,009 miles
  • 2013 – 128,630 miles
  • 2012 – 127,626 miles
  • 2011 – 123,652 miles
  • 2010 – 123,215 miles
  • 2009 – 121,883 miles
  • 2008 – 121,023 miles
  • 2007 – 117,485 miles
  • 2006 – 114,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,029 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,029 miles (+1,543)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,029 miles
    Test number
    195702094924
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing

  2. Pass140,486 miles (+517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    743516268057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass139,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,969 miles
    Test number
    861331675312
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail139,969 miles (+1,814)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,969 miles
    Test number
    981137988851
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working front band rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass138,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    572743219413
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,155 miles (+1,246)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    521623239096
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,909 miles
    Test number
    740702611099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail136,909 miles (+1,497)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,909 miles
    Test number
    962520901293
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering rack end
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,412 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,412 miles
    Test number
    531269293790
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre badly perished

  10. Fail135,412 miles (+1,761)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,412 miles
    Test number
    119375861186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre badly perished
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking Near the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass133,651 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,651 miles
    Test number
    828735542310
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail133,651 miles (+1,672)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,651 miles
    Test number
    829318118908
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass131,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,979 miles
    Test number
    637850524532
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and off side rear tyres perished

  14. Fail131,979 miles (+1,235)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,979 miles
    Test number
    841389334519
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and off side rear tyres perished

  15. Pass130,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,744 miles
    Test number
    613145527208
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail130,744 miles (+694)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,744 miles
    Test number
    957746553805
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass130,050 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,050 miles
    Test number
    279712319869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,009 miles
    Test number
    169207214242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail130,009 miles (+1,379)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,009 miles
    Test number
    886416014262
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass128,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,630 miles
    Test number
    815274613218
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail128,630 miles (+1,004)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,630 miles
    Test number
    985824013295
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass127,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,626 miles
    Test number
    156291822253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,626 miles (+3,974)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,626 miles
    Test number
    929950222244
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass123,652 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,652 miles
    Test number
    598234771105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass123,215 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    634949170146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,213 miles (+1,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,213 miles
    Test number
    903966370199
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass121,883 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,883 miles
    Test number
    190826079170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass121,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    123253848431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail121,023 miles (+3,538)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    740193548061
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass117,485 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    117,485 miles
    Test number
    770979127016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass114,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    193877736416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail114,230 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,230 miles
    Test number
    124297636028
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about H870 ELF

Does H870 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H870 ELF is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on H870 ELF?
The MOT on H870 ELF is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H870 ELF done?
H870 ELF was recorded at 142,029 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
Has H870 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H870 ELF has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on H870 ELF 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 H870 ELF find?
H870 ELF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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