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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

V26 ELMMOT history

V26 ELM is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 141,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

V26 ELM white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,089 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
14,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 ELM was last recorded at 141,089 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 21,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,279 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
21,810 miles
Average per year
14,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,089 miles
  • 2024 – 119,279 miles
  • 2023 – 97,069 miles
  • 2022 – 81,672 miles
  • 2021 – 70,195 miles
  • 2020 – 55,849 miles
  • 2019 – 51,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 5 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,089 miles (+21,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,089 miles
    Test number
    615278071504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass119,279 miles (+22,210)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,279 miles
    Test number
    860196985602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,069 miles (+15,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    223393017396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass81,672 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,672 miles
    Test number
    544751433550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,195 miles (+14,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    105282787831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass55,849 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    137399308582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,511 miles
    Test number
    335734998753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 ELM

Does V26 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ELM is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V26 ELM?
The MOT on V26 ELM is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 ELM done?
V26 ELM was recorded at 141,089 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 14,561 miles a year.
Has V26 ELM ever failed its MOT?
No. V26 ELM has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V26 ELM 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 ELM find?
V26 ELM passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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