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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V86 UWLMOT history

V86 UWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V86 UWL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,903 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V86 UWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V86 UWL was last recorded at 98,903 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,895 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,903 miles
  • 2024 – 94,615 miles
  • 2023 – 92,391 miles
  • 2022 – 90,619 miles
  • 2021 – 87,290 miles
  • 2020 – 84,446 miles
  • 2019 – 76,792 miles
  • 2018 – 72,395 miles
  • 2017 – 67,612 miles
  • 2016 – 63,387 miles
  • 2015 – 60,933 miles
  • 2014 – 56,037 miles
  • 2013 – 53,336 miles
  • 2011 – 48,401 miles
  • 2010 – 43,801 miles
  • 2009 – 38,512 miles
  • 2008 – 35,690 miles
  • 2007 – 30,517 miles
  • 2006 – 25,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,903 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front strut top bushes have play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,903 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    726019744565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail98,895 miles (+4,280)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,895 miles
    Test number
    440888004349
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass94,615 miles (+43)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,615 miles
    Test number
    214951961019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut top bushes have play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four by flexible links (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail94,572 miles (+2,181)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    173168974608
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut top bushes have play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four by flexible links (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass92,391 miles (+27)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    945708681037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail92,364 miles (+1,745)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    611706955998
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,619 miles (+29)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    946602379644
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail90,590 miles (+3,300)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,590 miles
    Test number
    776047228560
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,290 miles (+2,844)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    260025189382
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body damage
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill damage

  10. Pass84,446 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    283301932467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail84,444 miles (+7,652)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    973414628853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass76,792 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    918868512893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail76,792 miles (+4,397)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    581455728827
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass72,395 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    886152413448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass67,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    120355774251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,612 miles (+4,225)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    304162380315
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass63,387 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,387 miles
    Test number
    671690793145
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass60,933 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    155605885410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,037 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,037 miles
    Test number
    116336774051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,023 miles (+2,687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,023 miles
    Test number
    736022774051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,336 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    476135043056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,327 miles (+4,926)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    477804743013
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass48,401 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    187215481210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,801 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    391700780438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,790 miles (+5,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    802773670237
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass38,512 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    551395269225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,690 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    284186768266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,517 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    644480377261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    614131476263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,517 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    974430876202
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V86 UWL

Does V86 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V86 UWL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V86 UWL?
The MOT on V86 UWL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V86 UWL done?
V86 UWL was recorded at 98,903 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has V86 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V86 UWL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V86 UWL 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 V86 UWL find?
V86 UWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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