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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V87 DGOMOT history

V87 DGO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

V87 DGO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
186,606 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 DGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V87 DGO was last recorded at 186,606 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,604 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,606 miles
  • 2021 – 183,924 miles
  • 2020 – 183,034 miles
  • 2019 – 171,056 miles
  • 2018 – 160,073 miles
  • 2017 – 151,501 miles
  • 2016 – 142,175 miles
  • 2015 – 132,752 miles
  • 2014 – 124,408 miles
  • 2013 – 115,953 miles
  • 2012 – 107,943 miles
  • 2011 – 101,159 miles
  • 2010 – 93,854 miles
  • 2009 – 86,914 miles
  • 2008 – 82,694 miles
  • 2007 – 79,669 miles
  • 2006 – 72,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,606 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,606 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,606 miles
    Test number
    349762786703
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  2. Fail186,604 miles (+2,680)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,604 miles
    Test number
    817638606845
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  3. Pass183,924 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,924 miles
    Test number
    148000146750
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail183,917 miles (+883)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,917 miles
    Test number
    722894475743
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass183,034 miles (+11,978)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,034 miles
    Test number
    463797930189
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass171,056 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    171,056 miles
    Test number
    922046346895
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Indicators do not flash whatsoever. Hazards lamps also affected. (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn, pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe/hose running over gearbox. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail171,056 miles (+10,983)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,056 miles
    Test number
    963158307501
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Indicators do not flash whatsoever. Hazards lamps also affected. (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn, pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe/hose running over gearbox. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass160,073 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,073 miles
    Test number
    179110358908
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCover in engine bay fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail160,073 miles (+8,572)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,073 miles
    Test number
    806963655170
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCover in engine bay fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass151,501 miles (+9,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,501 miles
    Test number
    452275689648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass142,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,175 miles
    Test number
    672429724357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,175 miles (+9,423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,175 miles
    Test number
    401625655927
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass132,752 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    132,752 miles
    Test number
    137378635478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,408 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    175606444005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass124,408 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    306676344032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,953 miles (+8,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    499730243001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass107,943 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,943 miles
    Test number
    679605232088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,159 miles (+7,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    846252221077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,854 miles
    Test number
    454859010084
    • NoteGrease around o/s/f inner c/v boot area.

  20. Fail93,854 miles (+6,940)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,854 miles
    Test number
    581149410025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteGrease around o/s/f inner c/v boot area.

  21. Pass86,914 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    380781339082
    • NoteFront lower spoiler damaged & loose.
    • NoteO/s/f drive shaft inner c/v boot one secureing clip missing leaking grease.

  22. Fail86,914 miles (+4,220)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    464941539083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront lower spoiler damaged & loose.
    • NoteO/s/f drive shaft inner c/v boot one secureing clip missing leaking grease.

  23. Pass82,694 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,694 miles
    Test number
    430863338002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,669 miles (+7,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    784099117026
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped. †o/s wiper juddering on screen. †front discs slightly corroded.

  25. Pass72,595 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    191693436466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,552 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    252332536003
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteO/s/r side light bright.

Questions about V87 DGO

Does V87 DGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V87 DGO expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V87 DGO?
The MOT on V87 DGO expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V87 DGO done?
V87 DGO was recorded at 186,606 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 7,085 miles a year.
Has V87 DGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 DGO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V87 DGO 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 V87 DGO find?
V87 DGO passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pad warning light on.

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