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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V75 GHJMOT history

V75 GHJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

V75 GHJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
154,137 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V75 GHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V75 GHJ was last recorded at 154,137 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 7,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,332 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,805 miles
Average per year
5,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,137 miles
  • 2021 – 146,332 miles
  • 2018 – 143,095 miles
  • 2014 – 141,916 miles
  • 2012 – 133,410 miles
  • 2011 – 125,327 miles
  • 2010 – 119,122 miles
  • 2009 – 103,119 miles
  • 2008 – 87,908 miles
  • 2007 – 76,578 miles
  • 2006 – 67,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,137 miles
    Test number
    385833628558
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail154,137 miles (+7,805)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,137 miles
    Test number
    692833984282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,332 miles (+3,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,332 miles
    Test number
    758122395606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,095 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    525071149974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,091 miles (+1,175)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,091 miles
    Test number
    108033105498
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,916 miles (+8,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,916 miles
    Test number
    398721434045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Pass133,410 miles (+8,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,410 miles
    Test number
    617117752212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass125,327 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    148905431265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,122 miles (+173)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    933439870244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  10. Fail118,949 miles (+15,830)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    430414170288
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  11. Pass103,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    103,119 miles
    Test number
    812015879212
    • NoteFront wiper slightly smearing

  12. Fail103,119 miles (+15,211)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,119 miles
    Test number
    311704779272
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper slightly smearing

  13. Fail87,908 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    380100488442
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit

  14. Pass87,908 miles (+11,330)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    783050188246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit

  15. Pass76,578 miles (+8,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    613558377225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  16. Pass67,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,745 miles
    Test number
    274447076278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V75 GHJ

Does V75 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V75 GHJ expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V75 GHJ?
The MOT on V75 GHJ expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V75 GHJ done?
V75 GHJ was recorded at 154,137 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 5,570 miles a year.
Has V75 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V75 GHJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V75 GHJ 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 V75 GHJ find?
V75 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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