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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

R60 GVWMOT history

R60 GVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

R60 GVW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
170,356 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R60 GVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R60 GVW was last recorded at 170,356 miles on 18 May 2026, 3,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,120 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,236 miles
Average per year
9,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,356 miles
  • 2025 – 167,120 miles
  • 2024 – 162,592 miles
  • 2022 – 158,067 miles
  • 2021 – 148,369 miles
  • 2020 – 142,736 miles
  • 2019 – 139,038 miles
  • 2018 – 135,858 miles
  • 2017 – 125,275 miles
  • 2016 – 106,940 miles
  • 2015 – 88,333 miles
  • 2014 – 71,066 miles
  • 2013 – 51,311 miles
  • 2012 – 37,617 miles
  • 2011 – 29,995 miles
  • 2010 – 25,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,356 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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,356 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,356 miles
    Test number
    453212593800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,120 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,120 miles
    Test number
    513452771179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,592 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,592 miles
    Test number
    646895011543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,067 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    858930617023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,065 miles (+9,696)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,065 miles
    Test number
    243913480897
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass148,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,369 miles
    Test number
    488203101119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,368 miles (+5,632)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,368 miles
    Test number
    671734500050
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass142,736 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,736 miles
    Test number
    379821121125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,038 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,038 miles
    Test number
    974496818563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,858 miles
    Test number
    737686927023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,858 miles (+10,583)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,858 miles
    Test number
    825961182828
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure Strut top bearing has collapsed. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass125,275 miles (+18,335)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,275 miles
    Test number
    972253560694
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted at time of test
  13. Pass106,940 miles (+18,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,940 miles
    Test number
    756694824715
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass88,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    743803626315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear of car limiting the check of the rear seat belts
  15. Fail88,333 miles (+17,267)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    730822366690
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear of car limiting the check of the rear seat belts
  16. Pass71,066 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    159068004357
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail71,066 miles (+19,755)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    997725704385
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass51,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    808468203319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,311 miles (+13,694)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    828666603302
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat / some freying at belts
    • NoteRear wiper drag & smear + some smearing at front wipers
    • NoteSlight tightness at o\s\r brake
  20. Pass37,617 miles (+7,622)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,617 miles
    Test number
    219910202309
    • NoteAdvise(nail in n,s,f tyre)
    • NoteAdvise(slight dampness at fuel filter)
    • NoteAdvise(slight wear & lipping on front & rear discs & pads)
  21. Fail29,995 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,995 miles
    Test number
    159419791228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise(both front tyres treads beginning to crack & perish & on 2mm on edge)
    • NoteAdvise(slight dampness at fuel filter )
  22. Pass29,995 miles (+4,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,995 miles
    Test number
    377459891296
    • NoteAdvise(both front tyres treads beginning to crack & perish & on 2mm on edge)
    • NoteAdvise(slight dampness at fuel filter )
  23. Pass25,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    412126280288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R60 GVW

Does R60 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R60 GVW is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R60 GVW?
The MOT on R60 GVW is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R60 GVW done?
R60 GVW was recorded at 170,356 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 9,321 miles a year.
Has R60 GVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R60 GVW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on R60 GVW 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 R60 GVW find?
R60 GVW passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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