
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
T196 FGDMOT history
T196 FGD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 85,960 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T196 FGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T196 FGD was last recorded at 85,960 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,960 miles · 6 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,960 miles
- 2024 – 85,888 miles
- 2023 – 83,939 miles
- 2022 – 80,679 miles
- 2021 – 77,816 miles
- 2020 – 76,846 miles
- 2019 – 75,110 miles
- 2018 – 71,074 miles
- 2017 – 68,902 miles
- 2016 – 64,693 miles
- 2015 – 59,793 miles
- 2014 – 53,520 miles
- 2013 – 48,224 miles
- 2012 – 42,409 miles
- 2011 – 34,397 miles
- 2009 – 26,311 miles
- 2008 – 20,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Cracking on both rear tyres
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside plastic mirror cover damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
All steel suspension components showing corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,960 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 85,960 miles
- Test number
- 460825539343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,960 miles (+72)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,960 miles
- Test number
- 231004841661
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,888 miles (+1,949)12 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,888 miles
- Test number
- 771661613949
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along centre corroded and holed at lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along centre corroded and holed at lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded and holed at front just out-with prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, also perished / splitting (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished / splitting through treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,939 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 83,939 miles
- Test number
- 434982661416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading slightly low
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCracking on both rear tyres
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
Fail83,932 miles (+3,253)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,932 miles
- Test number
- 395175476856
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable disconnected (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCracking on both rear tyres
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
Pass80,679 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 80,679 miles
- Test number
- 193753397841
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCracking on both rear tyres
Fail80,679 miles (+2,863)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,679 miles
- Test number
- 430673160387
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCracking on both rear tyres
Pass77,816 miles (+970)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,816 miles
- Test number
- 181674861451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside plastic cover damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc dust cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake reading low
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steel components showing heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc cover missing
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing cracking
Pass76,846 miles (+1,736)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,846 miles
- Test number
- 781803817304
- AdvisoryNearside plastic mirror cover damaged
- AdvisoryAll steel suspension components showing corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth nearside brake disc dust covers missing
Pass75,110 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,110 miles
- Test number
- 865793098667
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside plastic mirror cover damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steel suspension components showing corrosion
Fail75,110 miles (+94)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,110 miles
- Test number
- 691656904046
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside plastic mirror cover damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steel suspension components showing corrosion
Fail75,016 miles (+51)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,016 miles
- Test number
- 133990581582
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside plastic mirror cover damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steel suspension components showing corrosion
Fail74,965 miles (+3,891)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,965 miles
- Test number
- 195183578823
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,074 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 71,074 miles
- Test number
- 714014285440
- AdvisoryPlastic engine cover fitted
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear suspension components showing corrosion
Fail71,074 miles (+2,172)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,074 miles
- Test number
- 939099894176
- 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)
- AdvisoryPlastic engine cover fitted
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
- AdvisoryPoss timing belt due
- AdvisoryRear suspension components showing corrosion
Pass68,902 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,902 miles
- Test number
- 210185909423
- AdvisoryBoth beam patterns quite poor - lenses heavily scored / faded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished / splitting
Fail68,901 miles (+4,208)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,901 miles
- Test number
- 880892968008
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth beam patterns quite poor - lenses heavily scored / faded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished / splitting
Pass64,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,693 miles
- Test number
- 441384532408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,686 miles (+4,893)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,686 miles
- Test number
- 216957717991
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass59,793 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 59,793 miles
- Test number
- 588699205075
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
- NoteN/s/f door repeater indicator damaged
Fail59,792 miles (+6,272)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,792 miles
- Test number
- 206769705068
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
- NoteN/s/f door repeater indicator damaged
Pass53,520 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,520 miles
- Test number
- 816690414025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail53,520 miles (+5,296)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,520 miles
- Test number
- 119129704473
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,224 miles (+5,815)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,224 miles
- Test number
- 785593503098
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly
Pass42,409 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 42,409 miles
- Test number
- 645125102051
- NoteFuel filler door broken off
- NoteN/s door mirror damaged and cover missing
Fail42,405 miles (+8,008)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,405 miles
- Test number
- 647684902080
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteFuel filler cover broken off
- NoteN/s mirror damaged and covered with plastic bag
Pass34,397 miles (+8,086)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,397 miles
- Test number
- 945131821055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,311 miles (+6,281)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 26,311 miles
- Test number
- 402785769428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,030 miles (+4,688)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 20,030 miles
- Test number
- 190010658332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,342 miles
- Test number
- 834253908015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T196 FGD
- Does T196 FGD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 FGD is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T196 FGD?
- The MOT on T196 FGD is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T196 FGD done?
- T196 FGD was recorded at 85,960 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,867 miles a year.
- Has T196 FGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T196 FGD has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T196 FGD 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 T196 FGD find?
- T196 FGD passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.
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