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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

MFC 2MOT history

MFC 2 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 325,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MFC 2 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
325,326 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFC 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFC 2 was last recorded at 325,326 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 11,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,000 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,326 miles
Average per year
14,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 325,326 miles
  • 2025 – 314,000 miles
  • 2024 – 300,707 miles
  • 2023 – 287,894 miles
  • 2022 – 273,196 miles
  • 2021 – 262,032 miles
  • 2020 – 254,817 miles
  • 2019 – 239,450 miles
  • 2018 – 224,363 miles
  • 2017 – 208,663 miles
  • 2016 – 189,478 miles
  • 2015 – 174,557 miles
  • 2014 – 157,190 miles
  • 2013 – 143,041 miles
  • 2012 – 128,230 miles
  • 2011 – 116,876 miles
  • 2010 – 100,094 miles
  • 2009 – 81,753 miles
  • 2008 – 64,844 miles
  • 2007 – 48,558 miles
  • 2006 – 29,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass325,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass325,326 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    325,326 miles
    Test number
    453472597301
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail325,325 miles (+11,325)2 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,325 miles
    Test number
    751181785041
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass314,000 miles (+13,293)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    314,000 miles
    Test number
    827698238425
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass300,707 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    300,707 miles
    Test number
    739811095618
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail300,707 miles (+12,813)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,707 miles
    Test number
    788309965111
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass287,894 miles (+14,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    287,894 miles
    Test number
    636747807617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass273,196 miles (+11,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    273,196 miles
    Test number
    929498080164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass262,032 miles (+7,215)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    262,032 miles
    Test number
    332671150633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass254,817 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    254,817 miles
    Test number
    545426342564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail254,817 miles (+15,367)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,817 miles
    Test number
    446113269509
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass239,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    239,450 miles
    Test number
    639125164933
    • AdvisorySlight oil loss from inter cooler
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorated

  12. Fail239,649 miles (+15,286)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,649 miles
    Test number
    199496004798
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight oil loss from inter cooler
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorated

  13. Pass224,363 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    224,363 miles
    Test number
    456040850653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail224,362 miles (+15,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,362 miles
    Test number
    883865203825
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass208,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    208,663 miles
    Test number
    700127944675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  16. Fail208,663 miles (+19,185)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,663 miles
    Test number
    206818299593
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass189,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    189,478 miles
    Test number
    344995007980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail189,478 miles (+14,921)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,478 miles
    Test number
    799108970707
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass174,557 miles (+17,367)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    174,557 miles
    Test number
    929389595054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,190 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,190 miles
    Test number
    926543894073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTow bar protruding from rear of car

  21. Fail157,189 miles (+14,148)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,189 miles
    Test number
    668842594075
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTow bar protruding from rear of car

  22. Pass143,041 miles (+14,811)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    143,041 miles
    Test number
    609706893002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre out of shape
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape
    • NoteO/s/r tyre out of shape
    • NoteRear discs

  23. Pass128,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,230 miles
    Test number
    916177782044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail128,230 miles (+11,354)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,230 miles
    Test number
    757866882003
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass116,876 miles (+16,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    768681191081
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass100,094 miles (+18,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,094 miles
    Test number
    961177390021
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass81,753 miles (+16,909)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    610748169095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,844 miles (+16,286)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,844 miles
    Test number
    660858768075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,558 miles (+19,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,558 miles
    Test number
    533441767028
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass29,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,118 miles
    Test number
    763684656061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about MFC 2

What vehicle is registration MFC 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFC 2 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MFC 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFC 2 is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on MFC 2?
The MOT on MFC 2 is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MFC 2 done?
MFC 2 was recorded at 325,326 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 14,503 miles a year.
Has MFC 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFC 2 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on MFC 2 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 MFC 2 find?
MFC 2 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cracked; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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