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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V38 MROMOT history

V38 MRO is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 409,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

V38 MRO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2022
Mileage
409,826 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
17,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 MRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V38 MRO was last recorded at 409,826 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 14,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
395,070 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
14,756 miles
Average per year
17,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 409,826 miles
  • 2021 – 395,070 miles
  • 2020 – 384,227 miles
  • 2019 – 364,072 miles
  • 2018 – 341,541 miles
  • 2017 – 324,701 miles
  • 2016 – 316,235 miles
  • 2015 – 298,216 miles
  • 2014 – 278,764 miles
  • 2013 – 260,536 miles
  • 2012 – 241,685 miles
  • 2011 – 225,207 miles
  • 2010 – 211,980 miles
  • 2009 – 196,948 miles
  • 2008 – 178,338 miles
  • 2007 – 155,896 miles
  • 2006 – 133,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail409,826 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant Low
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRadiator Fan Loose/Vibrating
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail409,826 miles (+14,756)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    409,826 miles
    Test number
    572266839363
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator Fan Loose/Vibrating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass395,070 miles (+10,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    395,070 miles
    Test number
    340844554456
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass384,227 miles (+64)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    384,227 miles
    Test number
    545036571707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail384,163 miles (+20,091)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    384,163 miles
    Test number
    879396860435
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass364,072 miles (+78)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    364,072 miles
    Test number
    258512670460
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot in-secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot in-secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail363,994 miles (+22,453)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,994 miles
    Test number
    836731757322
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot in-secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot in-secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass341,541 miles (+16,840)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    341,541 miles
    Test number
    767643623925
    • AdvisoryExhaust central mounting corroded off.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass324,701 miles (+8,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    324,701 miles
    Test number
    781256761014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A LOAD BEARING POINT (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A LOAD BEARING POINT (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass316,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    316,235 miles
    Test number
    765904908363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail316,235 miles (+18,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,235 miles
    Test number
    974211316259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass298,216 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    298,216 miles
    Test number
    948994435070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail298,215 miles (+19,451)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,215 miles
    Test number
    298989125045
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass278,764 miles (+18,228)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    278,764 miles
    Test number
    438450234092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise chip in front screen

  14. Pass260,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    260,536 miles
    Test number
    999211533091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail260,536 miles (+18,851)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,536 miles
    Test number
    325400633059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass241,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    241,685 miles
    Test number
    497104432028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail241,685 miles (+16,478)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,685 miles
    Test number
    857777322017
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass225,207 miles (+13,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    225,207 miles
    Test number
    299628321062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass211,980 miles (+15,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    211,980 miles
    Test number
    544499920059
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to legal limit 1.6

  20. Pass196,948 miles (+18,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    196,948 miles
    Test number
    390300739048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass178,338 miles (+22,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    178,338 miles
    Test number
    871610238088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass155,896 miles (+22,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    155,896 miles
    Test number
    253939327078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,586 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    170220336020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass133,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    870110136041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 MRO

Does V38 MRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 MRO expired on 10 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 MRO?
The MOT on V38 MRO expired on 10 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 MRO done?
V38 MRO was recorded at 409,826 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 17,238 miles a year.
Has V38 MRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 MRO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V38 MRO 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 V38 MRO find?
V38 MRO failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear position lamp not working, and 5 more.

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