Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
V17 RWSMOT history
V17 RWS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 190,010 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 RWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 RWS was last recorded at 190,010 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 16,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,875 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,135 miles
- Average per year
- 11,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,010 miles
- 2024 – 173,875 miles
- 2023 – 154,975 miles
- 2022 – 146,604 miles
- 2021 – 136,115 miles
- 2020 – 116,938 miles
- 2019 – 109,257 miles
- 2018 – 94,468 miles
- 2017 – 79,122 miles
- 2016 – 62,120 miles
- 2015 – 49,650 miles
- 2014 – 45,315 miles
- 2013 – 40,389 miles
- 2012 – 31,499 miles
- 2011 – 24,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,010 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,010 miles (+16,135)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 190,010 miles
- Test number
- 767033423612
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,875 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 173,875 miles
- Test number
- 925758865559
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,875 miles (+18,900)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,875 miles
- Test number
- 531068176245
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,975 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 154,975 miles
- Test number
- 740918431117
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail154,975 miles (+8,371)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,975 miles
- Test number
- 298022366860
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holes in backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,604 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 146,604 miles
- Test number
- 454922153890
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,604 miles (+10,489)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,604 miles
- Test number
- 930410485253
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,115 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 136,115 miles
- Test number
- 942550249608
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,112 miles (+19,174)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,112 miles
- Test number
- 570608882662
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,938 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,938 miles
- Test number
- 146267551779
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,938 miles (+7,681)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,938 miles
- Test number
- 968277785537
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,257 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,257 miles
- Test number
- 815444465809
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,257 miles (+14,789)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,257 miles
- Test number
- 850596699836
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,468 miles (+15,346)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 94,468 miles
- Test number
- 165129728083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,122 miles (+17,002)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 79,122 miles
- Test number
- 423517093200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,120 miles (+12,470)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 62,120 miles
- Test number
- 421674454485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,650 miles (+4,335)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,650 miles
- Test number
- 205942579296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,315 miles (+4,926)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 45,315 miles
- Test number
- 257317334315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,389 miles (+1,480)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 40,389 miles
- Test number
- 597176543388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,909 miles (+7,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 38,909 miles
- Test number
- 526606663228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,499 miles (+7,140)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 31,499 miles
- Test number
- 168862582288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 24,359 miles
- Test number
- 269068491265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 RWS
- Does V17 RWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 RWS is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V17 RWS?
- The MOT on V17 RWS is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V17 RWS done?
- V17 RWS was recorded at 190,010 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 11,820 miles a year.
- Has V17 RWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 RWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on V17 RWS 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 V17 RWS find?
- V17 RWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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