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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V228 DBVMOT history

V228 DBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

V228 DBV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2024
Mileage
85,878 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 DBV was last recorded at 85,878 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,697 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
2,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,878 miles
  • 2022 – 84,697 miles
  • 2021 – 83,539 miles
  • 2020 – 81,215 miles
  • 2019 – 80,154 miles
  • 2018 – 77,799 miles
  • 2017 – 72,819 miles
  • 2016 – 67,041 miles
  • 2015 – 61,218 miles
  • 2014 – 57,032 miles
  • 2013 – 56,538 miles
  • 2012 – 56,293 miles
  • 2011 – 56,106 miles
  • 2010 – 55,287 miles
  • 2009 – 54,544 miles
  • 2008 – 53,188 miles
  • 2007 – 52,176 miles
  • 2006 – 50,317 miles
  • 2005 – 42,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    208741288211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,878 miles (+1,181)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    915427605812
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,697 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    245760390039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    687097192104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush is starting to split

  5. Fail83,539 miles (+2,324)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    945956149996
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush is split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush is starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked

  6. Pass81,215 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    515982599175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,154 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    395947320624
    • AdvisoryF/no plate damaged
    • AdvisoryF/pads 85% worn rear/75%

  8. Pass77,799 miles (+4,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    565238225150
    • AdvisoryNail in NSR Tyre.

  9. Pass72,819 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    148249130222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,041 miles (+5,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    669636208510
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass61,218 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    356786895122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,032 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    667606094116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
    • NoteRear wiper split

  13. Fail57,030 miles (+492)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    106996594160
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
    • NoteRear wiper split

  14. Pass56,538 miles (+245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    365171993190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt couldn`t be tested because of a childseat is fitted.

  15. Pass56,293 miles (+187)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    188923792106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cord or ply

  16. Pass56,106 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    826699991104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,287 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    734841300206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    520279789188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,544 miles (+1,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    613609889192
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass53,188 miles (+1,012)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,188 miles
    Test number
    512606108294
    • NoteN/s/f inner c.v boot insecure
    • NoteO/s/f inner c.v boot insecure

  21. Pass52,176 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    344142447283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,317 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    384131846424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    871417696043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 DBV

Does V228 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 DBV expired on 23 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 DBV?
The MOT on V228 DBV expired on 23 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 DBV done?
V228 DBV was recorded at 85,878 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 2,400 miles a year.
Has V228 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 DBV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V228 DBV 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 V228 DBV find?
V228 DBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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