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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

V17 VRDMOT history

V17 VRD is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

V17 VRD white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,182 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 VRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 VRD was last recorded at 72,182 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,182 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,182 miles
  • 2025 – 65,613 miles
  • 2024 – 56,181 miles
  • 2023 – 46,614 miles
  • 2022 – 44,573 miles
  • 2021 – 39,142 miles
  • 2020 – 36,631 miles
  • 2019 – 33,396 miles
  • 2018 – 29,904 miles
  • 2017 – 26,434 miles
  • 2016 – 23,986 miles
  • 2015 – 15,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,182 miles
    Test number
    616523351585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,182 miles (+6,569)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,182 miles
    Test number
    813374855066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,613 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    719052861502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail65,613 miles (+9,432)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    176119574201
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,181 miles (+9,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    756116673491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass46,614 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    566695686232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,573 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    217191821239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,142 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,142 miles
    Test number
    768379126601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,631 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    110875278326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,396 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,396 miles
    Test number
    432264155307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,904 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    264538894630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,434 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    312336437194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    590551907560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,986 miles (+8,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    599346168984
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  15. Pass15,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,823 miles
    Test number
    209728365408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 VRD

Does V17 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 VRD is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 VRD?
The MOT on V17 VRD is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 VRD done?
V17 VRD was recorded at 72,182 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has V17 VRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 VRD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V17 VRD 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 VRD find?
V17 VRD passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet.

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