Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc
V81 HDWMOT history
V81 HDW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 97,016 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V81 HDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V81 HDW was last recorded at 97,016 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 97,016 miles · 8 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 97,016 miles
- 2020 – 89,970 miles
- 2019 – 74,477 miles
- 2018 – 61,965 miles
- 2017 – 51,584 miles
- 2016 – 50,995 miles
- 2015 – 49,435 miles
- 2014 – 47,672 miles
- 2013 – 45,925 miles
- 2012 – 44,286 miles
- 2011 – 42,156 miles
- 2010 – 39,817 miles
- 2009 – 37,525 miles
- 2008 – 34,608 miles
- 2007 – 32,308 miles
- 2006 – 28,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,016 miles
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints slight wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both on limit for wear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Non standard rear exhaust fitted,
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency @ 17%, minimum is 16%.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,016 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 97,016 miles
- Test number
- 271403499584
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints slight wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail97,016 miles (+7,046)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,016 miles
- Test number
- 728657814240
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing wire (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints slight wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,970 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 89,970 miles
- Test number
- 637093767006
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Slightly more smoke than expected but not excessive (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both on limit for wear.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon standard rear exhaust fitted,
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency @ 17%, minimum is 16%. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail89,970 miles (+15,493)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,970 miles
- Test number
- 350677011431
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear seats folded down when presented.
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both on limit for wear.
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon standard rear exhaust fitted,
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency @ 17%, minimum is 16%. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass74,477 miles (+12,512)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,477 miles
- Test number
- 342301784859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,965 miles
- Test number
- 694489714240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,965 miles (+10,381)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,965 miles
- Test number
- 632877232022
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass51,584 miles (+589)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 51,584 miles
- Test number
- 968365729878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,995 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 50,995 miles
- Test number
- 849820842456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable outer case corroding.
Pass49,435 miles (+1,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 49,435 miles
- Test number
- 107233125257
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass47,672 miles (+1,747)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,672 miles
- Test number
- 229896624259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,925 miles
- Test number
- 405669813253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,925 miles (+1,639)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,925 miles
- Test number
- 736679213226
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass44,286 miles (+2,130)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 44,286 miles
- Test number
- 747589322283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,156 miles (+2,339)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 42,156 miles
- Test number
- 919139021269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,817 miles
- Test number
- 292089920241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,817 miles (+2,292)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,817 miles
- Test number
- 784099320291
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass37,525 miles (+2,917)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 37,525 miles
- Test number
- 143844429272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,608 miles (+2,300)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 34,608 miles
- Test number
- 351708018445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,308 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 32,308 miles
- Test number
- 551713027245
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 28,711 miles
- Test number
- 942289816258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V81 HDW
- Does V81 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V81 HDW expired on 24 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V81 HDW?
- The MOT on V81 HDW expired on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V81 HDW done?
- V81 HDW was recorded at 97,016 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
- Has V81 HDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V81 HDW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V81 HDW 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 V81 HDW find?
- V81 HDW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: both steering rack inner joints slight wear; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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