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Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

NTB 289MOT history

NTB 289 is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

NTB 289 green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,698 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NTB 289
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NTB 289 was last recorded at 136,698 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,441 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,257 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,698 miles
  • 2025 – 133,441 miles
  • 2024 – 131,012 miles
  • 2023 – 129,166 miles
  • 2022 – 127,593 miles
  • 2021 – 126,677 miles
  • 2020 – 125,352 miles
  • 2019 – 120,974 miles
  • 2018 – 115,527 miles
  • 2017 – 109,083 miles
  • 2016 – 101,687 miles
  • 2015 – 93,687 miles
  • 2014 – 85,870 miles
  • 2013 – 75,926 miles
  • 2012 – 65,599 miles
  • 2011 – 54,303 miles
  • 2010 – 43,285 miles
  • 2009 – 32,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,698 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,698 miles (+3,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    229525073508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,441 miles (+2,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,441 miles
    Test number
    551850474449
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass131,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    668171285402
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail131,012 miles (+1,846)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    154216681631
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass129,166 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    644867275498
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Fail129,166 miles (+1,573)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    721322335444
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DAMAGED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,593 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    497495795560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,677 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,677 miles
    Test number
    106324887500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,352 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,352 miles
    Test number
    830204671771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,974 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    441111095189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,527 miles (+6,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,527 miles
    Test number
    935772517396
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads wearing thin
  12. Pass109,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,083 miles
    Test number
    849715105042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,083 miles (+7,396)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,083 miles
    Test number
    536087316063
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perrished
  14. Pass101,687 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    543957988596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass93,687 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    997399765006
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail93,519 miles (+7,649)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    607082965014
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass85,870 miles (+9,944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    228526264085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    195846763485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,926 miles (+10,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    815586363072
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass65,599 miles (+11,296)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,599 miles
    Test number
    896547962080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone back bushes cracking and n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished and cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteBrake pad low warning wire plug broken
    • NoteFront and rear discs heavily worn
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake cable holding caliper off stop
  21. Pass54,303 miles (+11,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    156842661407
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn
    • NoteFront pads 90% worn
  22. Pass43,285 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,285 miles
    Test number
    264959760084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    392529679028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NTB 289

What vehicle is registration NTB 289 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NTB 289 on a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2006. 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 NTB 289 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NTB 289 is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NTB 289?
The MOT on NTB 289 is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NTB 289 done?
NTB 289 was recorded at 136,698 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has NTB 289 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NTB 289 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on NTB 289 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 NTB 289 find?
NTB 289 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.

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