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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V50 OLFMOT history

V50 OLF is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

V50 OLF green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
95,044 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 OLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 OLF was last recorded at 95,044 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,041 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,044 miles
  • 2023 – 79,490 miles
  • 2022 – 74,753 miles
  • 2021 – 71,460 miles
  • 2020 – 67,231 miles
  • 2018 – 67,226 miles
  • 2017 – 67,214 miles
  • 2016 – 66,053 miles
  • 2015 – 64,456 miles
  • 2014 – 63,651 miles
  • 2013 – 62,458 miles
  • 2012 – 61,984 miles
  • 2011 – 61,656 miles
  • 2010 – 61,074 miles
  • 2009 – 55,488 miles
  • 2008 – 51,370 miles
  • 2007 – 46,867 miles
  • 2006 – 42,135 miles
  • 2005 – 34,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,044 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secure, preventing ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secure, preventing ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,044 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,044 miles
    Test number
    339848343979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,041 miles (+15,551)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    338011314428
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  3. Pass79,490 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    363129230483
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,753 miles (+3,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    100233016873
    • 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. Pass71,460 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    903483362899
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secure, preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secure, preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail71,456 miles (+4,225)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    561590661632
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged, tyre worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secure, preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secure, preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    691431998916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,231 miles (+5)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    723255532196
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,226 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    309922120516
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,214 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    187912021528
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror detereriorated (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass66,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    361051430418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,053 miles (+1,597)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    696825254915
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass64,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    116766335237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,456 miles (+805)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    979143335217
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass63,651 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    548270214250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,458 miles (+474)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    247539123280
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perishing!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge!

  17. Pass61,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    227639502208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,984 miles (+328)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    118717602263
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F Mirror missing and Dashboard brake warning on

  19. Pass61,656 miles (+582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,656 miles
    Test number
    438780811215
    • NoteSlight leak from washer bottle

  20. Pass61,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    182861480152
    • NoteRear discs worn, front discs corroded inner face

  21. Fail61,074 miles (+5,586)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    440171680144
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear discs worn, front discs corroded inner face

  22. Pass55,488 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    354523089065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,370 miles (+4,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    582306508179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius 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 Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass46,867 miles (+4,732)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    623847357177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

  25. Pass42,135 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    954343656182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2006
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    752057945189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 OLF

Does V50 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 OLF expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 OLF?
The MOT on V50 OLF expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 OLF done?
V50 OLF was recorded at 95,044 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 3,224 miles a year.
Has V50 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 OLF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 OLF 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 OLF find?
V50 OLF passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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