Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc
P102 FSAMOT history
P102 FSA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,936 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 119,936 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P102 FSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P102 FSA was last recorded at 119,936 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 119,893 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 3,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,936 miles
- 2025 – 114,719 miles
- 2024 – 112,110 miles
- 2022 – 111,695 miles
- 2021 – 101,317 miles
- 2020 – 96,080 miles
- 2019 – 95,708 miles
- 2018 – 95,138 miles
- 2017 – 94,358 miles
- 2016 – 93,479 miles
- 2015 – 92,725 miles
- 2014 – 91,409 miles
- 2013 – 91,227 miles
- 2012 – 89,269 miles
- 2011 – 84,907 miles
- 2010 – 80,872 miles
- 2009 – 76,085 miles
- 2008 – 71,002 miles
- 2007 – 66,111 miles
- 2006 – 61,071 miles
- 2005 – 55,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,936 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside wing corroded
- AdvisorySills corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower engine cover loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,936 miles (+43)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 119,936 miles
- Test number
- 130342047208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside wing corroded
- AdvisorySills corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail119,893 miles (+5,174)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,893 miles
- Test number
- 256646065031
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryScills corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass114,719 miles (+2,609)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 114,719 miles
- Test number
- 801949890493
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily covered in underseal
Pass112,110 miles (+415)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,110 miles
- Test number
- 268571969001
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
Pass111,695 miles (+31)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,695 miles
- Test number
- 222598192303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower engine cover loose
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,664 miles (+10,347)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,664 miles
- Test number
- 832874393281
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower engine cover loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass101,317 miles (+5,237)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 101,317 miles
- Test number
- 383123111481
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,080 miles (+372)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 96,080 miles
- Test number
- 603826188598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,708 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 95,708 miles
- Test number
- 242727951223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,138 miles (+780)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 95,138 miles
- Test number
- 783426928078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,358 miles
- Test number
- 133444900385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,358 miles (+879)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,358 miles
- Test number
- 642946888410
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Pass93,479 miles (+754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,479 miles
- Test number
- 952594339232
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s/f sill
Pass92,725 miles (+1,316)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 92,725 miles
- Test number
- 306645805298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,409 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 91,409 miles
- Test number
- 167969104278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,227 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 91,227 miles
- Test number
- 628104023284
- NoteOil leak
Fail91,224 miles (+1,955)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,224 miles
- Test number
- 416464523263
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail89,269 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,269 miles
- Test number
- 166153422277
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,269 miles (+4,362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,269 miles
- Test number
- 617113722219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,907 miles (+4,035)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,907 miles
- Test number
- 125132321208
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass80,872 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 80,872 miles
- Test number
- 993578520202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,719 miles (+4,634)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,719 miles
- Test number
- 463608210255
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass76,085 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 76,085 miles
- Test number
- 314373929470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,002 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,002 miles
- Test number
- 362758328286
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass71,002 miles (+4,891)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 71,002 miles
- Test number
- 921618028227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,111 miles (+5,040)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 66,111 miles
- Test number
- 542931627298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,071 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,071 miles
- Test number
- 113340326274
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass61,071 miles (+5,270)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 61,071 miles
- Test number
- 564340226239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 55,801 miles
- Test number
- 312478405433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,801 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,801 miles
- Test number
- 352698305250
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about P102 FSA
- Does P102 FSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P102 FSA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P102 FSA?
- The MOT on P102 FSA is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P102 FSA done?
- P102 FSA was recorded at 119,936 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,110 miles a year.
- Has P102 FSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P102 FSA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on P102 FSA 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 P102 FSA find?
- P102 FSA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside wing corroded; offside wing corroded, and 2 more.
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