Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
V26 ARDMOT history
V26 ARD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,212 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V26 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V26 ARD was last recorded at 122,212 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 6,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,876 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,336 miles
- Average per year
- 8,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,212 miles
- 2025 – 115,876 miles
- 2024 – 109,091 miles
- 2023 – 99,753 miles
- 2022 – 87,359 miles
- 2021 – 75,833 miles
- 2020 – 67,686 miles
- 2019 – 58,524 miles
- 2018 – 45,768 miles
- 2017 – 42,583 miles
- 2016 – 39,333 miles
- 2014 – 25,461 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,212 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
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 Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,212 miles (+6,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,212 miles
- Test number
- 390101726098
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,876 miles (+6,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 115,876 miles
- Test number
- 145509186931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,091 miles (+9,338)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 109,091 miles
- Test number
- 455368918540
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass99,753 miles (+12,394)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 99,753 miles
- Test number
- 174907590383
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,359 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,359 miles
- Test number
- 382950025495
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail87,359 miles (+11,526)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,359 miles
- Test number
- 466456587409
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,833 miles (+8,147)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,833 miles
- Test number
- 800625288766
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,686 miles (+9,162)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,686 miles
- Test number
- 755308948681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,524 miles (+12,756)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 58,524 miles
- Test number
- 125920567988
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 45,768 miles
- Test number
- 658721352249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,768 miles (+3,185)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,768 miles
- Test number
- 637497722179
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass42,583 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 42,583 miles
- Test number
- 734467276107
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,333 miles (+13,872)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 39,333 miles
- Test number
- 475881571572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 25,461 miles
- Test number
- 886008624323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V26 ARD
- Does V26 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ARD is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V26 ARD?
- The MOT on V26 ARD is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V26 ARD done?
- V26 ARD was recorded at 122,212 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,255 miles a year.
- Has V26 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V26 ARD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on V26 ARD 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 V26 ARD find?
- V26 ARD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn on inner edge; rear coil spring corroded; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres.
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