Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
V50 TARMOT history
V50 TAR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,918 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 TAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 TAR was last recorded at 96,918 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,039 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,879 miles
- Average per year
- 4,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,918 miles
- 2025 – 94,039 miles
- 2024 – 90,938 miles
- 2023 – 86,845 miles
- 2022 – 81,623 miles
- 2021 – 73,519 miles
- 2020 – 68,646 miles
- 2019 – 63,265 miles
- 2018 – 58,361 miles
- 2017 – 54,898 miles
- 2016 – 47,886 miles
- 2015 – 44,786 miles
- 2014 – 37,160 miles
- 2013 – 34,742 miles
- 2012 – 27,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,918 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from egr cooler
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive from pipe at turbo
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,918 miles (+2,879)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,918 miles
- Test number
- 621638229661
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass94,039 miles (+3,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 94,039 miles
- Test number
- 660795098880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,938 miles (+4,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 90,938 miles
- Test number
- 804965030012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,845 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 86,845 miles
- Test number
- 845677386367
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive leaking from egr cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from pipe at turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,845 miles (+5,222)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,845 miles
- Test number
- 378526014118
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive leaking from egr cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from pipe at turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,623 miles (+8,104)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 81,623 miles
- Test number
- 755463724687
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNear side rear and offside rear tyres have slight uneven tread
Pass73,519 miles (+4,873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 73,519 miles
- Test number
- 165840742694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass68,646 miles (+5,381)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 68,646 miles
- Test number
- 299409922895
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,265 miles (+4,904)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 63,265 miles
- Test number
- 775978680230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,361 miles (+3,463)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 58,361 miles
- Test number
- 230458918950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,898 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 54,898 miles
- Test number
- 681455597752
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass47,886 miles (+3,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 47,886 miles
- Test number
- 844970756880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,786 miles (+7,626)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,786 miles
- Test number
- 726280955057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/R tyre cracked
Fail37,160 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,160 miles
- Test number
- 897583574057
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass37,160 miles (+2,418)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,160 miles
- Test number
- 905613674074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,742 miles (+6,826)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,742 miles
- Test number
- 549131233229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,916 miles
- Test number
- 925761642260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V50 TAR
- Does V50 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 TAR is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V50 TAR?
- The MOT on V50 TAR is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V50 TAR done?
- V50 TAR was recorded at 96,918 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
- Has V50 TAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 TAR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on V50 TAR 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 TAR find?
- V50 TAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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