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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

V26 RUDMOT history

V26 RUD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V26 RUD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,615 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 RUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 RUD was last recorded at 120,615 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,011 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,604 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,615 miles
  • 2025 – 118,011 miles
  • 2024 – 114,654 miles
  • 2023 – 110,648 miles
  • 2022 – 106,406 miles
  • 2021 – 94,294 miles
  • 2020 – 84,308 miles
  • 2019 – 78,796 miles
  • 2018 – 70,848 miles
  • 2017 – 62,382 miles
  • 2016 – 56,152 miles
  • 2015 – 50,286 miles
  • 2014 – 44,569 miles
  • 2013 – 38,957 miles
  • 2012 – 33,241 miles
  • 2011 – 26,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,615 miles (+2,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,615 miles
    Test number
    172266249861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,011 miles (+3,357)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,011 miles
    Test number
    264725819008
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,654 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    659274607435
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail114,648 miles (+4,000)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,648 miles
    Test number
    169459929875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass110,648 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    486790528476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    711520829229
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail106,399 miles (+12,105)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,399 miles
    Test number
    719533978376
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass94,294 miles (+9,986)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,294 miles
    Test number
    450366070760
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge both sides

  9. Pass84,308 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,308 miles
    Test number
    438442459375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,287 miles (+5,491)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    958942028289
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass78,796 miles (+7,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    660344808759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise tyre has nail

  12. Pass70,848 miles (+8,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    856863953229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise tyre close to limit

  13. Pass62,382 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    628926797778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,292 miles (+6,140)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    170029470284
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both arms bushes worn (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront advise pads low
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  15. Pass56,152 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,152 miles
    Test number
    114263623952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,286 miles (+5,717)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    467362985077
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is cracking up
    • NotePower steering rack has slight leak

  17. Pass44,569 miles (+5,612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    408234674026
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,957 miles (+5,716)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,957 miles
    Test number
    547345573027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass33,241 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    275918072065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    645245181073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 RUD

Does V26 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 RUD is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 RUD?
The MOT on V26 RUD is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 RUD done?
V26 RUD was recorded at 120,615 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has V26 RUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 RUD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V26 RUD 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 RUD find?
V26 RUD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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