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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

P3 EVVMOT history

P3 EVV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

P3 EVV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,176 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 EVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 EVV was last recorded at 46,176 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,285 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,891 miles
Average per year
1,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,176 miles
  • 2025 – 44,285 miles
  • 2024 – 42,849 miles
  • 2023 – 40,410 miles
  • 2022 – 37,038 miles
  • 2021 – 36,458 miles
  • 2019 – 35,404 miles
  • 2018 – 31,318 miles
  • 2016 – 30,986 miles
  • 2015 – 30,332 miles
  • 2014 – 26,740 miles
  • 2013 – 23,574 miles
  • 2012 – 20,755 miles
  • 2011 – 17,766 miles
  • 2010 – 14,839 miles
  • 2009 – 12,650 miles
  • 2008 – 9,881 miles
  • 2007 – 8,164 miles
  • 2006 – 7,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,176 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose on rear axle and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,176 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    190959964178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,285 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    911998899849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,849 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    105904248243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,410 miles (+3,372)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    666048477543
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass37,038 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    311272111463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,458 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    543605571053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,404 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    183909472360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,318 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,318 miles
    Test number
    563256027228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,986 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    877609070217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,332 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    711452103866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose on rear axle and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail30,331 miles (+3,591)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    699938803810
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded to both rear flexi hoses on rear callipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureMechanical brake component locking device insecure offside rear flexi hose on calliper insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose on rear axle and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass26,740 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,740 miles
    Test number
    297530454342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  13. Pass23,574 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    108390553365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,755 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,755 miles
    Test number
    115817842344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass17,766 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,766 miles
    Test number
    899827741388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,839 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,839 miles
    Test number
    633680740315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,650 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    980629449359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,599 miles (+2,718)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,599 miles
    Test number
    903024049308
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass9,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,881 miles
    Test number
    490225548458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,872 miles (+1,708)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,872 miles
    Test number
    203415548309
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  21. Pass8,164 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,164 miles
    Test number
    780185347339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,354 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,354 miles
    Test number
    622457646398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    6,625 miles
    Test number
    760694506056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P3 EVV

Does P3 EVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P3 EVV is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P3 EVV?
The MOT on P3 EVV is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P3 EVV done?
P3 EVV was recorded at 46,176 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
Has P3 EVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 EVV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on P3 EVV 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 P3 EVV find?
P3 EVV passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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