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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

S26 PHNMOT history

S26 PHN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

S26 PHN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,234 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 PHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 PHN was last recorded at 87,234 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 6,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,061 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,173 miles
Average per year
7,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,234 miles
  • 2024 – 81,061 miles
  • 2023 – 74,213 miles
  • 2022 – 70,015 miles
  • 2021 – 65,157 miles
  • 2020 – 52,895 miles
  • 2019 – 42,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,234 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,234 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    757558686461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,061 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,061 miles
    Test number
    929330142809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,497 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    339568293820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail74,213 miles (+311)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    869745713244
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail73,902 miles (+42)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    148813172359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail73,860 miles (+3,845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    543049362022
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass70,015 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    615503156411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,894 miles (+4,737)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    622187981945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,157 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,157 miles
    Test number
    327985806866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,106 miles (+12,211)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    924971477147
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,895 miles (+10,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    107101062967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    341328823862
    • AdvisoryNearside exhaust trim loose

Questions about S26 PHN

Does S26 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 PHN is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 PHN?
The MOT on S26 PHN is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 PHN done?
S26 PHN was recorded at 87,234 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 7,385 miles a year.
Has S26 PHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 PHN has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 PHN 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 S26 PHN find?
S26 PHN passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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