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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

P261 HTVMOT history

P261 HTV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

P261 HTV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
134,066 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 HTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P261 HTV was last recorded at 134,066 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,066 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,066 miles
  • 2021 – 131,128 miles
  • 2019 – 121,496 miles
  • 2012 – 119,786 miles
  • 2011 – 115,727 miles
  • 2010 – 111,975 miles
  • 2009 – 107,607 miles
  • 2008 – 103,115 miles
  • 2007 – 97,164 miles
  • 2006 – 91,574 miles
  • 2005 – 83,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,066 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,066 miles
    Test number
    422710330206
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail134,066 miles (+2,938)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,066 miles
    Test number
    233761090429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass131,128 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,128 miles
    Test number
    118559235481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,496 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    442282375825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,786 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,786 miles
    Test number
    999085832270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,727 miles
    Test number
    538464031277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,727 miles (+3,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,727 miles
    Test number
    427564931276
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass111,975 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,975 miles
    Test number
    433906430242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail111,959 miles (+4,352)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    174482230203
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass107,607 miles (+4,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,607 miles
    Test number
    154626529262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass103,115 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    541288828282
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside inner drive shaft gaiter split

  12. Fail103,115 miles (+5,951)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    612568228226
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside inner drive shaft gaiter split

  13. Fail97,164 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    190526327267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass97,164 miles (+5,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    651436227215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass91,574 miles (+7,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,574 miles
    Test number
    382923036431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    380541235412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P261 HTV

Does P261 HTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P261 HTV expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P261 HTV?
The MOT on P261 HTV expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P261 HTV done?
P261 HTV was recorded at 134,066 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has P261 HTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 HTV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on P261 HTV 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 P261 HTV find?
P261 HTV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: offside integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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