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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

P26 DUBMOT history

P26 DUB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

P26 DUB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,410 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P26 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P26 DUB was last recorded at 75,410 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 4,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,260 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,150 miles
Average per year
1,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,410 miles
  • 2025 – 71,260 miles
  • 2024 – 66,741 miles
  • 2023 – 62,624 miles
  • 2020 – 59,228 miles
  • 2019 – 52,071 miles
  • 2017 – 52,039 miles
  • 2016 – 51,973 miles
  • 2015 – 51,682 miles
  • 2014 – 50,730 miles
  • 2013 – 49,388 miles
  • 2012 – 47,986 miles
  • 2011 – 47,144 miles
  • 2010 – 46,451 miles
  • 2009 – 46,149 miles
  • 2008 – 45,067 miles
  • 2007 – 43,891 miles
  • 2006 – 43,709 miles
  • 2005 – 43,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,410 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,410 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    206025776292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,260 miles (+4,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    285923323041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,741 miles (+4,117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    796753608919
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,624 miles (+3,396)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    869790276172
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,228 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,228 miles
    Test number
    441699049101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,071 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,071 miles
    Test number
    569579122284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,039 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,039 miles
    Test number
    493753495601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass51,973 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    669203984894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass51,682 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    108080015243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass50,730 miles (+1,342)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    445394604252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass49,388 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    775856783118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,986 miles (+842)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    188788502227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre is starting to perish

  13. Fail47,144 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    327815891183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS X2 SMEARING.
    • NoteOSF,NSF,OSR TYRES PERISHING

  14. Pass47,144 miles (+693)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    855645191181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS X2 SMEARING.
    • NoteOSF,NSF,OSR TYRES PERISHING

  15. Pass46,451 miles (+302)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    414975990101
    • NoteBrake servo hose is slightly perished
    • NoteRear axle bushes are very slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in off side front wheel bearing

  16. Fail46,149 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    492398099135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust system is becoming very corroded
    • NoteRear axle bushes beginning to perish

  17. Pass46,149 miles (+1,082)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    613138899101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust system is becoming very corroded
    • NoteRear axle bushes beginning to perish

  18. Pass45,067 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    953170008230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass43,891 miles (+182)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,891 miles
    Test number
    271385117249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight judder from power steering due to lose belt

  20. Pass43,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    300909806296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,709 miles (+372)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    402718506247
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteBrake servo rubber hose starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake discs are rusty on faces
    • NoteMetal brake pipes under car starting to rust

  22. Pass43,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    722729405266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,337 miles1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    373947305249
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear box rusty
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteRear tyres perished

Questions about P26 DUB

Does P26 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P26 DUB is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P26 DUB?
The MOT on P26 DUB is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P26 DUB done?
P26 DUB was recorded at 75,410 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 1,535 miles a year.
Has P26 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P26 DUB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on P26 DUB 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 P26 DUB find?
P26 DUB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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