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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

POR 820MOT history

POR 820 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

POR 820 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,651 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POR 820
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POR 820 was last recorded at 102,651 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,651 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,651 miles
  • 2025 – 98,836 miles
  • 2024 – 93,203 miles
  • 2023 – 90,370 miles
  • 2021 – 88,800 miles
  • 2020 – 88,284 miles
  • 2019 – 84,296 miles
  • 2018 – 80,067 miles
  • 2017 – 76,762 miles
  • 2016 – 72,595 miles
  • 2015 – 70,237 miles
  • 2014 – 65,445 miles
  • 2013 – 60,389 miles
  • 2012 – 52,947 miles
  • 2011 – 47,686 miles
  • 2010 – 42,182 miles
  • 2009 – 37,063 miles
  • 2007 – 29,521 miles
  • 2006 – 26,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,651 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    806347211936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,651 miles (+3,815)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    881887900403
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass98,836 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    402701503112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,203 miles (+2,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    585705370114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,370 miles
    Test number
    872405178808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,370 miles (+1,570)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,370 miles
    Test number
    921429607967
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,800 miles
    Test number
    187509500810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,800 miles (+516)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,800 miles
    Test number
    980264687576
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass88,284 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    632226582994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    588679673960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,296 miles (+4,229)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    214455795321
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    482284891237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

  13. Fail80,067 miles (+3,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    903315647178
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

  14. Pass76,762 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,762 miles
    Test number
    579624209295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,595 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    644941465449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,237 miles (+4,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    678672609250
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,445 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    347367244404
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,389 miles (+2)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    237740773266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing onb inner edge

  19. Fail60,387 miles (+7,440)3 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    377719363222
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing onb inner edge

  20. Pass52,947 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,947 miles
    Test number
    388296742142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,934 miles (+5,248)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    517045742160
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass47,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    289447131108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,686 miles (+5,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    767617531140
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass42,182 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    213958530123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    782157549194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912971748112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,521 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    472452547181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass26,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,500 miles
    Test number
    361472456110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POR 820

What vehicle is registration POR 820 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POR 820 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does POR 820 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POR 820 is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on POR 820?
The MOT on POR 820 is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POR 820 done?
POR 820 was recorded at 102,651 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,734 miles a year.
Has POR 820 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POR 820 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on POR 820 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 POR 820 find?
POR 820 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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