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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

R95 BOTMOT history

R95 BOT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

R95 BOT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,736 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 BOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 BOT was last recorded at 159,736 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,250 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,486 miles
Average per year
7,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,736 miles
  • 2025 – 154,250 miles
  • 2024 – 147,196 miles
  • 2023 – 139,690 miles
  • 2022 – 132,282 miles
  • 2021 – 122,269 miles
  • 2020 – 112,054 miles
  • 2019 – 103,435 miles
  • 2018 – 95,356 miles
  • 2016 – 76,430 miles
  • 2015 – 65,118 miles
  • 2014 – 58,712 miles
  • 2013 – 54,007 miles
  • 2012 – 49,913 miles
  • 2011 – 44,438 miles
  • 2010 – 38,480 miles
  • 2009 – 31,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,736 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,736 miles (+5,486)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,736 miles
    Test number
    990440767723
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,250 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,250 miles
    Test number
    642813263175
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer cv boot pinholed

  3. Fail154,250 miles (+7,054)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,250 miles
    Test number
    482150200473
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer cv boot pinholed

  4. Pass147,196 miles (+7,506)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,196 miles
    Test number
    953479072336
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass139,690 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    442894788884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light units have water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail139,690 miles (+7,408)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    208580559237
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light units have water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,282 miles (+10,013)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,282 miles
    Test number
    420352121288
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on legal limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass122,269 miles (+10,215)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,269 miles
    Test number
    321781848772
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass112,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    543420164942
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Fail112,054 miles (+8,619)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    703129236133
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass103,435 miles (+8,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,435 miles
    Test number
    335759257134
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryX2 stone chips offside of screen outside swept area

  12. Pass95,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,356 miles
    Test number
    723544253445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,350 miles (+18,920)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    629632635848
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass76,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    807215216484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,430 miles (+2,720)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    979038714796
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass73,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    111622016677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

  17. Fail73,710 miles (+8,592)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    351814089049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

  18. Pass65,118 miles (+6,406)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    817645735095
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

  19. Pass58,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    126961044476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,712 miles (+4,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    445758134010
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass54,007 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    275265433010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTraction control warning lamp on!

  22. Fail54,007 miles (+4,094)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    388555533047
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTraction control warning lamp on!

  23. Pass49,913 miles (+5,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,913 miles
    Test number
    606403432040
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass44,438 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    147838131006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,480 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,480 miles
    Test number
    202234150034
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass38,480 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,480 miles
    Test number
    563074750050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,882 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    551657459052
    • 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)
    • NoteSurface cracking on o/s/r tyre

Questions about R95 BOT

Does R95 BOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R95 BOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R95 BOT?
The MOT on R95 BOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R95 BOT done?
R95 BOT was recorded at 159,736 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
Has R95 BOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 BOT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R95 BOT 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 R95 BOT find?
R95 BOT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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