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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R853 VCHMOT history

R853 VCH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
135,318 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R853 VCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R853 VCH was last recorded at 135,318 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,299 miles · 10 Oct 2016
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,318 miles
  • 2016 – 135,299 miles
  • 2012 – 135,168 miles
  • 2010 – 135,086 miles
  • 2009 – 133,685 miles
  • 2008 – 128,835 miles
  • 2007 – 123,926 miles
  • 2006 – 109,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,318 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront sills have been repaired
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,318 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,318 miles
    Test number
    343359536131
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront sills have been repaired
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  2. Pass135,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,299 miles
    Test number
    238479823189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519581135118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,168 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,168 miles
    Test number
    855854912339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteKnocking noise on steering column but no excessive play found
    • NoteN/s/f to o/s/f floors corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

  5. Fail135,168 miles (+25)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,168 miles
    Test number
    698862112322
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteKnocking noise on steering column but no excessive play found
    • NoteN/s/f to o/s/f floors corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

  6. Fail135,143 miles (+57)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,143 miles
    Test number
    189171412442
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass135,086 miles (+1,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    135,086 miles
    Test number
    252600710351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass133,685 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,685 miles
    Test number
    734342009242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,677 miles (+4,842)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,677 miles
    Test number
    401938699159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass128,835 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    550743978132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,831 miles (+4,905)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,831 miles
    Test number
    641052178121
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  12. Pass123,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,926 miles
    Test number
    321953977110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,926 miles (+14,733)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,926 miles
    Test number
    141020077198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  14. Pass109,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    109,193 miles
    Test number
    983204836083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R853 VCH

Does R853 VCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R853 VCH expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R853 VCH?
The MOT on R853 VCH expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R853 VCH done?
R853 VCH was recorded at 135,318 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
Has R853 VCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R853 VCH has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on R853 VCH 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 R853 VCH find?
R853 VCH passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all; front sills have been repaired; vehicle has been undersealed.

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