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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,792 cc

N625NNLMOT history

N625NNL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 232,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
232,339 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

N625NNL was last recorded at 232,339 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,151 miles · 29 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
3,188 miles
Average per year
5,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,339 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSEAL UNDERNEATH

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,339 miles (+3,188)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    232,339 miles
    Test number
    129212061486
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSEAL UNDERNEATH
  2. Pass229,151 miles (+6)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    229,151 miles
    Test number
    798479815103
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe corroded
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOil leak
  3. Fail229,145 miles (+5,637)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,145 miles
    Test number
    976483515118
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe corroded
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOil leak
  4. Pass223,508 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    223,508 miles
    Test number
    977654734185
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront fog light broken
    • NoteGearbox mounting leaking oil
  5. Fail223,502 miles (+9,310)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,502 miles
    Test number
    826147494087
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGearbox mounting leaking oil
    • NoteNsf fog light broken
  6. Pass214,192 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    214,192 miles
    Test number
    229348973010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront of both inner sills corroded
  7. Fail214,192 miles (+5,457)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,192 miles
    Test number
    188378573493
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront of both inner sills corroded
  8. Pass208,735 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    208,735 miles
    Test number
    489016292016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front inner sills corroded
  9. Fail208,733 miles (+13,247)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,733 miles
    Test number
    767244892054
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front inner sills corroded
  10. Pass195,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    195,486 miles
    Test number
    296799881016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,486 miles (+14,837)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,486 miles
    Test number
    339907081062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass180,649 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    180,649 miles
    Test number
    862921210197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  13. Fail180,649 miles (+16,250)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,649 miles
    Test number
    384900410184
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  14. Pass164,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    672500929147
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail164,399 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    452829519126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass160,081 miles (+46)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    160,081 miles
    Test number
    230749428416
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside axle mounting bush starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play from offside steering rack inner knuckle joint
  17. Fail160,035 miles (+11,197)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,035 miles
    Test number
    994650228119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine running problem, poss engine mis-fire
    • NoteOIL ON MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK
    • NoteOffside axle mounting bush starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play from offside steering rack inner knuckle joint
  18. Pass148,838 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    148,838 miles
    Test number
    571994127108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail148,823 miles (+18,081)9 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,823 miles
    Test number
    740682427110
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from oil filter housing
  20. Pass130,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    130,742 miles
    Test number
    863325626168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N625NNL

When is the MOT due on N625NNL?
The MOT on N625NNL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N625NNL done?
N625NNL was recorded at 232,339 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
Has N625NNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N625NNL has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on N625NNL 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 N625NNL find?
N625NNL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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