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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V50 ASHMOT history

V50 ASH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

V50 ASH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
205,981 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 ASH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 ASH was last recorded at 205,981 miles on 6 May 2026, 11,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,109 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,872 miles
Average per year
15,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,981 miles
  • 2025 – 194,109 miles
  • 2024 – 172,701 miles
  • 2023 – 151,096 miles
  • 2022 – 129,736 miles
  • 2021 – 108,859 miles
  • 2020 – 86,005 miles
  • 2019 – 67,345 miles
  • 2018 – 65,978 miles
  • 2017 – 58,139 miles
  • 2016 – 52,824 miles
  • 2015 – 40,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,981 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    205,981 miles
    Test number
    842561054777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail205,981 miles (+11,872)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,981 miles
    Test number
    920838140128
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass194,109 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    194,109 miles
    Test number
    971635416235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail193,892 miles (+21,191)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,892 miles
    Test number
    297741523781
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass172,701 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,701 miles
    Test number
    340684041563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail172,393 miles (+21,297)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,393 miles
    Test number
    542182420039
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,096 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    151,096 miles
    Test number
    657125637567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,093 miles (+21,357)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,093 miles
    Test number
    853907488309
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,736 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,736 miles
    Test number
    907691725130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,732 miles (+20,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    354856000674
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass108,859 miles (+22,854)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,859 miles
    Test number
    521872718801
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,005 miles (+18,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    168809185493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,345 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    164182897718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,978 miles (+7,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,978 miles
    Test number
    987137961867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass58,139 miles (+5,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    906061090863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    710037101039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail52,824 miles (+12,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    360406838709
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass40,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    907022880992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 ASH

Does V50 ASH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 ASH is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 ASH?
The MOT on V50 ASH is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 ASH done?
V50 ASH was recorded at 205,981 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 15,556 miles a year.
Has V50 ASH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 ASH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 ASH 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 V50 ASH find?
V50 ASH passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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