Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,781 cc
N225 GLFMOT history
N225 GLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 43,380 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N225 GLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 27 Oct 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N225 GLF was last recorded at 43,380 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,380 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 43,380 miles
- 2024 – 42,262 miles
- 2023 – 40,934 miles
- 2022 – 39,628 miles
- 2021 – 38,459 miles
- 2020 – 38,441 miles
- 2019 – 38,348 miles
- 2018 – 38,142 miles
- 2017 – 37,892 miles
- 2016 – 37,578 miles
- 2015 – 37,200 miles
- 2014 – 36,701 miles
- 2013 – 36,018 miles
- 2012 – 35,379 miles
- 2011 – 34,358 miles
- 2010 – 32,983 miles
- 2009 – 31,610 miles
- 2008 – 30,012 miles
- 2007 – 28,306 miles
- 2006 – 26,856 miles
- 2005 – 25,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,380 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,380 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 43,380 miles
- Test number
- 409555233439
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail43,380 miles (+1,118)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,380 miles
- Test number
- 691116108571
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,262 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 42,262 miles
- Test number
- 728750173581
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail42,254 miles (+1,320)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,254 miles
- Test number
- 208971153750
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,934 miles (+1,306)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 40,934 miles
- Test number
- 503044864459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,628 miles (+1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 39,628 miles
- Test number
- 268799281257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,459 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 38,459 miles
- Test number
- 261892890380
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,441 miles (+93)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 38,441 miles
- Test number
- 767151239265
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass38,348 miles (+206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 38,348 miles
- Test number
- 163578917520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,142 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 38,142 miles
- Test number
- 206623242430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,892 miles (+314)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 37,892 miles
- Test number
- 535034324298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,578 miles (+378)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 37,578 miles
- Test number
- 994265226014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,200 miles (+499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 37,200 miles
- Test number
- 383980054891
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass36,701 miles (+683)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 36,701 miles
- Test number
- 996979984262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,018 miles (+639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 36,018 miles
- Test number
- 735587593237
- 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)
Pass35,379 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 35,379 miles
- Test number
- 326829992242
- 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)
Fail35,378 miles (+1,020)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,378 miles
- Test number
- 376939692220
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass34,358 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,358 miles
- Test number
- 405921891214
- 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)
Pass32,983 miles (+1,373)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 113802690217
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s rear tyre slightly perished
Pass31,610 miles (+1,598)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 31,610 miles
- Test number
- 484646999254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,012 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 30,012 miles
- Test number
- 913308208343
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail30,012 miles (+1,706)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,012 miles
- Test number
- 861218808392
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass28,306 miles (+1,450)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 28,306 miles
- Test number
- 364080097467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,856 miles (+1,658)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,856 miles
- Test number
- 624777796247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,198 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 25,198 miles
- Test number
- 890915895277
- 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)
- NoteFront brake pads becoming low
Questions about N225 GLF
- Does N225 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N225 GLF is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on N225 GLF?
- The MOT on N225 GLF is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N225 GLF done?
- N225 GLF was recorded at 43,380 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 905 miles a year.
- Has N225 GLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N225 GLF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on N225 GLF 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 N225 GLF find?
- N225 GLF passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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