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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

P992 FOPMOT history

P992 FOP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

P992 FOP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,376 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P992 FOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P992 FOP was last recorded at 138,376 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2017: 132,317 miles, lower than 135,739 miles on 2 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,348 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,376 miles
  • 2025 – 138,230 miles
  • 2023 – 138,194 miles
  • 2022 – 138,043 miles
  • 2021 – 137,351 miles
  • 2019 – 137,223 miles
  • 2017 – 132,317 miles
  • 2016 – 135,739 miles
  • 2015 – 135,722 miles
  • 2013 – 135,476 miles
  • 2012 – 135,316 miles
  • 2011 – 132,997 miles
  • 2010 – 128,378 miles
  • 2009 – 125,417 miles
  • 2008 – 125,358 miles
  • 2007 – 124,975 miles
  • 2006 – 124,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general surface corrosion

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,376 miles
    Test number
    667113152192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general surface corrosion

  2. Fail138,376 miles (+28)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,376 miles
    Test number
    932427024038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general surface corrosion

  3. Fail138,348 miles (+118)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,348 miles
    Test number
    538109789376
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,230 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    316061046771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    246001912416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,194 miles (+151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    238960631066
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    480139590074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,043 miles (+692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    141092979022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,351 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,351 miles
    Test number
    125989718749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,223 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,223 miles
    Test number
    345454137921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    560983981856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,317 miles (-3,422)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    242281805170
    • Repaired at testHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass135,739 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,739 miles
    Test number
    832744423553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,722 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,722 miles
    Test number
    556137025042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,476 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    548414313269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,316 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,316 miles
    Test number
    185673232298
    • 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)

  17. Pass132,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    132,997 miles
    Test number
    258656881153
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail132,997 miles (+4,619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,997 miles
    Test number
    177425081119
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass128,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    128,378 miles
    Test number
    892117180126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,378 miles (+2,961)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,378 miles
    Test number
    203357080130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass damaged
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper in poor condition
    • NoteRear wiper in poor condition

  21. Pass125,417 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    433778999120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,358 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    831089858257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,303 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    125,303 miles
    Test number
    311477748071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,975 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    124,975 miles
    Test number
    361069737044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    894387246098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P992 FOP

Does P992 FOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P992 FOP is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P992 FOP?
The MOT on P992 FOP is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P992 FOP done?
P992 FOP was recorded at 138,376 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 699 miles a year.
Has P992 FOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P992 FOP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P992 FOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P992 FOP find?
P992 FOP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; under vehicle and components general surface corrosion.

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