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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

V13 VAVMOT history

V13 VAV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V13 VAV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,979 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 VAV was last recorded at 134,979 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,974 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,979 miles
  • 2025 – 124,423 miles
  • 2024 – 119,134 miles
  • 2023 – 109,061 miles
  • 2022 – 101,963 miles
  • 2021 – 95,147 miles
  • 2020 – 87,855 miles
  • 2019 – 79,597 miles
  • 2018 – 69,878 miles
  • 2017 – 60,923 miles
  • 2016 – 49,309 miles
  • 2015 – 39,925 miles
  • 2014 – 29,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,979 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,979 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    375784189969
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail134,974 miles (+10,551)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,974 miles
    Test number
    724470138161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,423 miles
    Test number
    716007130607
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail124,404 miles (+5,270)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,404 miles
    Test number
    945012587555
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,134 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    261947334171
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,127 miles (+10,066)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    942978833438
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,061 miles
    Test number
    617065999668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail109,052 miles (+7,089)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,052 miles
    Test number
    468971892231
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,963 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,963 miles
    Test number
    268389144218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe assembly Inc linkages and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail101,962 miles (+6,815)2 dangerous6 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    621935944588
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe assembly Inc linkages and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail95,147 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    248121929903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass95,147 miles (+7,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    296325008849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass87,855 miles (+8,258)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    891137871915
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,597 miles (+9,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    811675407353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,878 miles (+8,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    177285579120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass60,923 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,923 miles
    Test number
    132886972680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,309 miles (+9,384)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    188142233602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,925 miles (+9,984)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    156158155076
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  19. Pass29,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    188360364409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 VAV

Does V13 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 VAV is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 VAV?
The MOT on V13 VAV is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 VAV done?
V13 VAV was recorded at 134,979 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,709 miles a year.
Has V13 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 VAV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V13 VAV 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 V13 VAV find?
V13 VAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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