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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

SBU 250MOT history

SBU 250 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

SBU 250 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,709 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SBU 250
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SBU 250 was last recorded at 77,709 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,707 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,709 miles
  • 2025 – 75,076 miles
  • 2024 – 72,855 miles
  • 2023 – 70,383 miles
  • 2022 – 68,094 miles
  • 2021 – 65,946 miles
  • 2020 – 63,707 miles
  • 2019 – 61,482 miles
  • 2018 – 59,480 miles
  • 2017 – 57,446 miles
  • 2016 – 54,838 miles
  • 2015 – 53,788 miles
  • 2014 – 51,436 miles
  • 2013 – 48,639 miles
  • 2012 – 46,291 miles
  • 2011 – 43,363 miles
  • 2010 – 41,429 miles
  • 2009 – 40,496 miles
  • 2008 – 38,367 miles
  • 2007 – 36,098 miles
  • 2006 – 28,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,709 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    976011930411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,707 miles (+2,631)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,707 miles
    Test number
    340417579686
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,076 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    563365796815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail75,074 miles (+2,219)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    753543251836
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass72,855 miles (+2,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,855 miles
    Test number
    463104378635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,383 miles (+2,289)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    796620857099
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass68,094 miles (+2,148)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    423193516183
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass65,946 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    808468304214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,707 miles (+2,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    969487043574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,482 miles (+2,002)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    263909068560
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    243983171206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,480 miles (+2,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    243705531879
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass57,446 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    747251400259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,838 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    553533902203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    365356453734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak from engine

  16. Fail53,788 miles (+2,352)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    253117477517
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak from engine

  17. Pass51,436 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    845961004368
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass48,639 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    469249373115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,291 miles (+2,928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,291 miles
    Test number
    527177062171
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer bracket broken

  20. Pass43,363 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    997378951103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,429 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    474448840164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,496 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,496 miles
    Test number
    252139199232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,367 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,367 miles
    Test number
    101177288290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,098 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,098 miles
    Test number
    931590897270
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass36,098 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,098 miles
    Test number
    971400297221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,415 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,415 miles
    Test number
    334323796242
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOne lamp not working in high level stop light

  27. Fail28,415 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,415 miles
    Test number
    733883796226
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOne lamp not working in high level stop light

Questions about SBU 250

What vehicle is registration SBU 250 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SBU 250 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2003. 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 SBU 250 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SBU 250 is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SBU 250?
The MOT on SBU 250 is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SBU 250 done?
SBU 250 was recorded at 77,709 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,504 miles a year.
Has SBU 250 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SBU 250 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on SBU 250 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 SBU 250 find?
SBU 250 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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