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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V1 MAHMOT history

V1 MAH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V1 MAH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,536 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MAH was last recorded at 137,536 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 9,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2011: 45,096 miles, lower than 47,208 miles on 22 Feb 2010.

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
128,237 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,299 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,536 miles
  • 2025 – 128,237 miles
  • 2024 – 122,170 miles
  • 2023 – 117,090 miles
  • 2022 – 111,938 miles
  • 2021 – 106,632 miles
  • 2020 – 103,302 miles
  • 2018 – 92,834 miles
  • 2017 – 88,921 miles
  • 2016 – 82,015 miles
  • 2015 – 79,197 miles
  • 2014 – 74,245 miles
  • 2013 – 68,246 miles
  • 2012 – 62,308 miles
  • 2011 – 45,096 miles
  • 2010 – 47,208 miles
  • 2009 – 38,600 miles
  • 2008 – 29,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,536 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body rustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,536 miles (+9,299)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,536 miles
    Test number
    804888832562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  2. Pass128,237 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,237 miles
    Test number
    877092050057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  3. Fail128,231 miles (+6,061)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    604518501015
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  4. Pass122,170 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    345492494228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail122,166 miles (+5,076)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,166 miles
    Test number
    750422671817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit/very worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,090 miles (+5,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    958732050416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,938 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,938 miles
    Test number
    542317278748
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  8. Fail111,894 miles (+5,262)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    280833600235
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  9. Pass106,632 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    563136761149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,302 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    827963740257
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides treads wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Edge wear tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both seats

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886704554447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,834 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    790821245033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,921 miles (+6,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,921 miles
    Test number
    493347519290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,015 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    672153170523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,197 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    665833075009
    • NoteSlight cracking around o/s/r tyre tread

  16. Fail79,193 miles (+4,948)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    326611875027
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteSlight cracking around o/s/r tyre tread

  17. Pass74,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    766941674080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,245 miles (+5,999)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    717185364024
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass68,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    239994563028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,246 miles (+5,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    977614563022
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass62,308 miles (+17,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    435335362079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,096 miles (-2,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,096 miles
    Test number
    225543961036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,208 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    974473450032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,600 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,600 miles
    Test number
    544861979012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    952504578016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V1 MAH

Does V1 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MAH is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MAH?
The MOT on V1 MAH is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MAH done?
V1 MAH was recorded at 137,536 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has V1 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MAH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 MAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 MAH find?
V1 MAH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, and 3 more.

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