
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass195,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 195,486 miles
- Test number
- 296799881016
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass148,838 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 148,838 miles
- Test number
- 571994127108
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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