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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,781 cc

P320 ODBMOT history

P320 ODB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

P320 ODB green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
173,324 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P320 ODB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P320 ODB was last recorded at 173,324 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,304 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,324 miles
  • 2020 – 173,235 miles
  • 2019 – 168,875 miles
  • 2018 – 160,955 miles
  • 2017 – 152,232 miles
  • 2016 – 144,043 miles
  • 2015 – 136,183 miles
  • 2014 – 127,911 miles
  • 2013 – 118,566 miles
  • 2012 – 110,907 miles
  • 2011 – 105,884 miles
  • 2010 – 101,283 miles
  • 2009 – 99,000 miles
  • 2008 – 95,030 miles
  • 2007 – 90,791 miles
  • 2006 – 88,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,324 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.

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,324 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,324 miles
    Test number
    545229773396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,304 miles (+69)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,304 miles
    Test number
    168585698943
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass173,235 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,235 miles
    Test number
    625473510793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front reflector missing
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust slightly dertiorated
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting bushes perished
  4. Fail173,012 miles (+4,137)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,012 miles
    Test number
    117573404471
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass168,875 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,875 miles
    Test number
    532015924483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,955 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    723048037082
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail160,955 miles (+8,723)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    653983536910
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass152,232 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,232 miles
    Test number
    571543187559
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Fail152,228 miles (+8,185)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,228 miles
    Test number
    443495158492
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass144,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,043 miles
    Test number
    568350765676
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail144,043 miles (+7,860)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,043 miles
    Test number
    259840292388
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to center sleeve corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass136,183 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,183 miles
    Test number
    758855245290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,911 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,911 miles
    Test number
    136358934235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,566 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    879875023201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,504 miles (+7,597)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    489044823293
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass110,907 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    828902152229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail110,899 miles (+5,015)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,899 miles
    Test number
    347180052480
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass105,884 miles (+4,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    109358931142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass101,283 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,283 miles
    Test number
    573898130145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,274 miles (+2,274)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    383567530170
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Pass99,000 miles (+3,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    771538829172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass95,030 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    424519048144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,740 miles (+3,949)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    481450348133
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRun out in both rear tyres
  24. Pass90,791 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    901295347194
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  25. Pass88,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    714316346131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P320 ODB

Does P320 ODB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P320 ODB expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P320 ODB?
The MOT on P320 ODB expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P320 ODB done?
P320 ODB was recorded at 173,324 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 5,282 miles a year.
Has P320 ODB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P320 ODB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on P320 ODB 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 P320 ODB find?
P320 ODB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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