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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

V2 CATMOT history

V2 CAT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

V2 CAT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
45,153 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 CAT was last recorded at 45,153 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,143 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,153 miles
  • 2022 – 45,143 miles
  • 2021 – 45,120 miles
  • 2019 – 44,553 miles
  • 2017 – 44,051 miles
  • 2015 – 43,796 miles
  • 2012 – 39,897 miles
  • 2010 – 32,845 miles
  • 2009 – 28,392 miles
  • 2007 – 20,271 miles
  • 2006 – 16,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (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.

  • Subframe / suspension corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension bushes perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,153 miles
    Test number
    572215829429
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damage
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail45,153 miles (+10)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,153 miles
    Test number
    708243724229
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damage
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,143 miles (+23)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,143 miles
    Test number
    952740386860
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover insecure at small clip, still preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear inc suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  4. Pass45,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    218838494904
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe / suspension corrosion

  5. Fail45,120 miles (+567)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    492984261034
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe / suspension corrosion

  6. Pass44,553 miles (+502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    165444702407
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damage
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes/ suspension components corroded

  7. Pass44,051 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    521123861476
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perrished

  8. Fail44,034 miles (+238)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    648402530709
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perrished

  9. Pass43,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    592150139979
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  10. Fail43,796 miles (+3,899)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    132855298890
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty

  11. Pass39,897 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,897 miles
    Test number
    817144882124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail39,894 miles (+7,049)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    708431482106
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass32,845 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    924384150376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,392 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,392 miles
    Test number
    461396169225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,389 miles (+22)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    114994969286
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail28,367 miles (+1,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    911361169247
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass26,661 miles (+6,390)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,661 miles
    Test number
    120301469482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass20,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,271 miles
    Test number
    713344527152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,271 miles (+3,682)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,271 miles
    Test number
    824494227196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  20. Pass16,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    104818386478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 CAT

Does V2 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 CAT expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 CAT?
The MOT on V2 CAT expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 CAT done?
V2 CAT was recorded at 45,153 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has V2 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 CAT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V2 CAT 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 V2 CAT find?
V2 CAT passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front sill damage, and 2 more.

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