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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

P263 UBDMOT history

P263 UBD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

P263 UBD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
117,440 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P263 UBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P263 UBD was last recorded at 117,440 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,582 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
3,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,440 miles
  • 2025 – 116,582 miles
  • 2023 – 116,440 miles
  • 2022 – 115,923 miles
  • 2021 – 115,411 miles
  • 2020 – 115,396 miles
  • 2019 – 113,266 miles
  • 2018 – 109,920 miles
  • 2017 – 107,652 miles
  • 2015 – 103,323 miles
  • 2014 – 90,452 miles
  • 2013 – 80,321 miles
  • 2012 – 78,185 miles
  • 2011 – 77,679 miles
  • 2009 – 77,167 miles
  • 2008 – 68,817 miles
  • 2007 – 60,174 miles
  • 2006 – 52,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,440 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front wheels touching anti roll bar on lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,440 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    733019418763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,582 miles (+142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,582 miles
    Test number
    290832306180
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,440 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    271392667308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,923 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    652097403299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,411 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,411 miles
    Test number
    102213634163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,396 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,396 miles
    Test number
    957961922675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,266 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,266 miles
    Test number
    198021172142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    153868355277
    • AdvisoryFront wheels touching anti roll bar on lock

  9. Fail109,920 miles (+2,268)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    211091739955
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusting (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusting (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheels touching anti roll bar on lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass107,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    308521199150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail107,652 miles (+4,329)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    118968317138
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass103,323 miles (+12,871)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,323 miles
    Test number
    177567295027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,452 miles
    Test number
    668808294007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail90,452 miles (+10,131)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,452 miles
    Test number
    706247694056
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass80,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    129555863033
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail80,321 miles (+2,136)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    106384063401
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass78,185 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    227169962046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,679 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    159144321442
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass77,167 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,167 miles
    Test number
    474474729466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail77,134 miles (+8,317)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    931276119375
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear brake discs

  21. Pass68,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    881411338056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,808 miles (+8,634)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    162421438476
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,174 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    963849727032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    550542236011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P263 UBD

Does P263 UBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P263 UBD is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P263 UBD?
The MOT on P263 UBD is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P263 UBD done?
P263 UBD was recorded at 117,440 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
Has P263 UBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P263 UBD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on P263 UBD 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 P263 UBD find?
P263 UBD passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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