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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

NOT 1MOT history

NOT 1 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

NOT 1 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,350 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NOT 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NOT 1 was last recorded at 144,350 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,346 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,350 miles
  • 2025 – 139,479 miles
  • 2024 – 135,399 miles
  • 2023 – 128,423 miles
  • 2022 – 121,828 miles
  • 2021 – 114,180 miles
  • 2020 – 109,402 miles
  • 2019 – 102,222 miles
  • 2018 – 93,193 miles
  • 2017 – 81,258 miles
  • 2016 – 71,655 miles
  • 2015 – 61,734 miles
  • 2014 – 52,418 miles
  • 2013 – 39,743 miles
  • 2012 – 31,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,350 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH Outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe assembly Inc attachments and linkages

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,350 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    462274574917
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail144,346 miles (+4,867)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,346 miles
    Test number
    103583815657
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass139,479 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,479 miles
    Test number
    546895486171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,399 miles (+6,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    365283119367
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass128,423 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,423 miles
    Test number
    971839898635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,366 miles (+6,538)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    973175939364
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass121,828 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,828 miles
    Test number
    393682493878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,823 miles (+7,643)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    115987757907
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass114,180 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    399591165347
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH Outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe assembly Inc attachments and linkages (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail114,068 miles (+4,666)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    566775255947
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH Outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe assembly Inc attachments and linkages (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass109,402 miles (+7,180)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    983278041233
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass102,222 miles (+9,029)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    973973473738
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. Pass93,193 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    732792733689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. Fail93,161 miles (+11,903)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,161 miles
    Test number
    802869357590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass81,258 miles (+9,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    462099022051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass71,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    950363738194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,655 miles (+9,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    395265085605
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass61,734 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    166839975062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail61,603 miles (+9,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    795325375071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass52,418 miles (+12,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    439816384042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass39,743 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    185731353062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,075 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,075 miles
    Test number
    655050162020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,934 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    638803452029
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NOT 1

What vehicle is registration NOT 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NOT 1 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2009. 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 NOT 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NOT 1 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NOT 1?
The MOT on NOT 1 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NOT 1 done?
NOT 1 was recorded at 144,350 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
Has NOT 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NOT 1 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on NOT 1 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 NOT 1 find?
NOT 1 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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