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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

TRV 148MOT history

TRV 148 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 304,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
304,426 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TRV 148
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TRV 148 was last recorded at 304,426 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2010: 22,958 miles, lower than 184,146 miles on 12 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
302,619 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 304,426 miles
  • 2025 – 302,619 miles
  • 2024 – 300,609 miles
  • 2023 – 296,306 miles
  • 2022 – 293,843 miles
  • 2021 – 289,030 miles
  • 2020 – 286,561 miles
  • 2019 – 283,774 miles
  • 2018 – 280,166 miles
  • 2017 – 275,703 miles
  • 2016 – 272,279 miles
  • 2015 – 267,325 miles
  • 2014 – 264,087 miles
  • 2013 – 260,201 miles
  • 2012 – 251,414 miles
  • 2011 – 240,556 miles
  • 2010 – 22,958 miles
  • 2009 – 184,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass304,426 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass304,426 miles (+1,807)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    304,426 miles
    Test number
    348885789170
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass302,619 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    302,619 miles
    Test number
    972893052388
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass300,609 miles (+4,303)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    300,609 miles
    Test number
    229627377890
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass296,306 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    296,306 miles
    Test number
    305142711855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail296,229 miles (+2,386)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,229 miles
    Test number
    262602619284
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe Across Rear Axle Beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass293,843 miles (+4,813)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    293,843 miles
    Test number
    444030069677
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass289,030 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    289,030 miles
    Test number
    865207857390
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail289,023 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,023 miles
    Test number
    477863626373
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass286,561 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    286,561 miles
    Test number
    874911401904
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed

  10. Fail286,553 miles (+2,779)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,553 miles
    Test number
    533261653541
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed

  11. Pass283,774 miles (+3,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    283,774 miles
    Test number
    622445077379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass280,166 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    280,166 miles
    Test number
    599738314038
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail280,159 miles (+4,456)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,159 miles
    Test number
    807670978316
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass275,703 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    275,703 miles
    Test number
    799237827257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass272,279 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    272,279 miles
    Test number
    565015616687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass267,325 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    267,325 miles
    Test number
    115182915229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass264,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    264,087 miles
    Test number
    627421244220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail264,085 miles (+3,884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,085 miles
    Test number
    359931744278
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass260,201 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    260,201 miles
    Test number
    838210413334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass251,414 miles (+10,858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    251,414 miles
    Test number
    568727012396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass240,556 miles (+217,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    240,556 miles
    Test number
    878594631278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,958 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,958 miles
    Test number
    362844310285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass22,958 miles (-161,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,958 miles
    Test number
    970044510215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail184,146 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,146 miles
    Test number
    561494029286
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass184,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    184,146 miles
    Test number
    960534229228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TRV 148

What vehicle is registration TRV 148 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TRV 148 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. 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 TRV 148 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRV 148 is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TRV 148?
The MOT on TRV 148 is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TRV 148 done?
TRV 148 was recorded at 304,426 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has TRV 148 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TRV 148 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on TRV 148 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TRV 148 find?
TRV 148 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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