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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc

P303 MBMMOT history

P303 MBM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

P303 MBM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
91,372 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 MBM
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
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 MBM was last recorded at 91,372 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,347 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,372 miles
  • 2021 – 91,347 miles
  • 2020 – 91,344 miles
  • 2019 – 91,183 miles
  • 2018 – 90,666 miles
  • 2017 – 89,997 miles
  • 2016 – 88,857 miles
  • 2015 – 85,385 miles
  • 2014 – 83,798 miles
  • 2013 – 82,217 miles
  • 2012 – 78,920 miles
  • 2011 – 75,688 miles
  • 2010 – 73,078 miles
  • 2009 – 70,909 miles
  • 2008 – 66,894 miles
  • 2007 – 61,182 miles
  • 2006 – 57,572 miles
  • 2005 – 54,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,372 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside & Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,372 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    199769850729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside & Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail91,372 miles (+25)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    252072674076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside & Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,347 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    240695259565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,344 miles (+161)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    192886356901
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,183 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    339160255303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    874535030663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,666 miles (+669)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    190275087193
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass89,997 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    313558472974
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail89,996 miles (+1,139)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    696028414040
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass88,857 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    303750421489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,855 miles (+3,470)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    504958512889
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass85,385 miles (+1,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    489518977167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,798 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    456725334427
    • 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)

  14. Pass82,217 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    277759313332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,215 miles (+3,295)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    617018913374
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,920 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    789815102364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,688 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    945531741379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteSlight damage to os and ns front sills
    • NoteSlight deteriation rear axle bushes

  18. Fail75,688 miles (+2,610)6 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    495917031304
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteSlight damage to os and ns front sills
    • NoteSlight deteriation rear axle bushes

  19. Pass73,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    922391110275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,077 miles (+2,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,077 miles
    Test number
    811191610288
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass70,909 miles (+4,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    301049319297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass66,894 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    944108018238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,182 miles (+3,610)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    142153617257
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass57,572 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    583569506238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    480583205265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P303 MBM

Does P303 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P303 MBM expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P303 MBM?
The MOT on P303 MBM expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P303 MBM done?
P303 MBM was recorded at 91,372 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
Has P303 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 MBM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on P303 MBM 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 P303 MBM find?
P303 MBM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 7 more.

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