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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

V18 ANHMOT history

V18 ANH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2022 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

V18 ANH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2022
Mileage
95,073 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ANH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V18 ANH was last recorded at 95,073 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,064 miles · 6 May 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,073 miles
  • 2021 – 95,064 miles
  • 2019 – 77,391 miles
  • 2018 – 77,091 miles
  • 2017 – 72,408 miles
  • 2016 – 66,802 miles
  • 2015 – 62,520 miles
  • 2014 – 58,486 miles
  • 2013 – 48,176 miles
  • 2012 – 36,752 miles
  • 2011 – 24,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,073 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings not tested
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,073 miles (+9)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    389702430530
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings not tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,064 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,064 miles
    Test number
    101142432811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,064 miles (+17,673)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,064 miles
    Test number
    631895174187
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,391 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    583459954398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,091 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,091 miles
    Test number
    655319873591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,408 miles (+5,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    514488237446
    • 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)

  7. Pass66,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    678323601260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,802 miles (+4,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    800328262193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  9. Pass62,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    687773165035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,520 miles (+4,034)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    656912465086
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass58,486 miles (+10,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,486 miles
    Test number
    515460374021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass48,176 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    385236703179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    289256912136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,752 miles (+12,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    327326712179
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass24,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    848436411166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ANH

Does V18 ANH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 ANH expired on 5 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 ANH?
The MOT on V18 ANH expired on 5 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 ANH done?
V18 ANH was recorded at 95,073 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 6,299 miles a year.
Has V18 ANH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ANH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V18 ANH 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 V18 ANH find?
V18 ANH failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 3 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 13 more.

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