
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass173,324 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 173,324 miles
- Test number
- 545229773396
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
Pass168,875 miles (+7,920)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 168,875 miles
- Test number
- 532015924483
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass136,183 miles (+8,272)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 136,183 miles
- Test number
- 758855245290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,911 miles (+9,345)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 127,911 miles
- Test number
- 136358934235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,566 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 118,566 miles
- Test number
- 879875023201
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass101,283 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 101,283 miles
- Test number
- 573898130145
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass95,030 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 95,030 miles
- Test number
- 424519048144
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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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