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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V50 GLFMOT history

V50 GLF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 290,945 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

V50 GLF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
290,945 km
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,959 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 GLF was last recorded at 290,945 km on 9 Dec 2025, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2011: 92,039 miles, lower than 92,288 miles on 16 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,945 km · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
9,959 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 290,945 km
  • 2024 – 279,653 km
  • 2023 – 265,073 km
  • 2022 – 255,603 km
  • 2021 – 245,100 km
  • 2020 – 232,633 km
  • 2017 – 216,517 km
  • 2015 – 194,015 km
  • 2014 – 178,885 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,945 km
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,945 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    290,945 km
    Test number
    903494918210
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail290,945 km (+11,292)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,945 km
    Test number
    138451502012
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not attached (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass279,653 km (+14,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    279,653 km
    Test number
    441562209663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass265,073 km (+9,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    265,073 km
    Test number
    687443857121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass255,603 km (+10,503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    255,603 km
    Test number
    696847862385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass245,100 km (+12,467)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    245,100 km
    Test number
    387751348646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass232,633 km (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    232,633 km
    Test number
    230224744404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail232,624 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,624 km
    Test number
    249621671536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass222,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    222,884 miles
    Test number
    930112563415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass216,517 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    216,517 km
    Test number
    659748129386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges, efficient at test.

  11. Pass204,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    204,596 miles
    Test number
    349194637332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass194,015 km (+15,130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    194,015 km
    Test number
    397506555526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass178,885 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    178,885 km
    Test number
    689761554256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,020 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    545417763217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,018 miles (+5,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    335136263280
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass99,104 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    909321962236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,012 miles (+6,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    869515152233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass92,039 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    655636461213
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront & rear discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail92,039 miles (-249)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    677666361268
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront & rear discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass92,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    180209250223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,288 miles (+19,894)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    642812250200
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass72,394 miles (+20,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    802355319277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    151699408162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,909 miles (+9,998)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    844907208127
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass41,911 miles (+12,274)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    564847057114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    120633356122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 GLF

Does V50 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 GLF is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 GLF?
The MOT on V50 GLF is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 GLF done?
V50 GLF was recorded at 290,945 km at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,959 km a year.
Has V50 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 GLF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 GLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V50 GLF find?
V50 GLF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg damaged.

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