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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

V89 FWPMOT history

V89 FWP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

V89 FWP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
164,346 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 FWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 FWP was last recorded at 164,346 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,025 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,346 miles
  • 2023 – 164,025 miles
  • 2022 – 149,908 miles
  • 2021 – 140,836 miles
  • 2020 – 130,130 miles
  • 2019 – 130,013 miles
  • 2017 – 123,886 miles
  • 2016 – 118,352 miles
  • 2015 – 118,215 miles
  • 2014 – 114,141 miles
  • 2013 – 108,044 miles
  • 2012 – 101,835 miles
  • 2011 – 97,215 miles
  • 2010 – 89,004 miles
  • 2009 – 82,410 miles
  • 2008 – 75,364 miles
  • 2007 – 71,495 miles
  • 2006 – 63,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,346 miles
  • AdvisoryLowering kit fitted

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,346 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,346 miles
    Test number
    453643132335
    • AdvisoryLowering kit fitted

  2. Pass164,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,025 miles
    Test number
    321665329087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,025 miles (+1)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,025 miles
    Test number
    517682354890
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Fail164,024 miles (+1,512)12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,024 miles
    Test number
    700770265686
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,512 miles (+12,604)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,512 miles
    Test number
    997722761792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot pinhole

  6. Pass149,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,908 miles
    Test number
    178316029500
    • 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))

  7. Fail149,908 miles (+9,072)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,908 miles
    Test number
    625479218026
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass140,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,836 miles
    Test number
    382204228609
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,836 miles (+10,706)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,836 miles
    Test number
    388084677652
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,130 miles (+117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,130 miles
    Test number
    471259402866
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail130,013 miles (+6,127)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,013 miles
    Test number
    365405177828
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    379361354607
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail123,886 miles (+5,534)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    428782446146
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass118,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    497270988983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,352 miles (+137)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    222500656046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Fail118,215 miles (+4,074)1 dangerous10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    208470545184
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass114,141 miles (+6,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,141 miles
    Test number
    779815854150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass108,044 miles (+6,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,044 miles
    Test number
    248643963429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass101,835 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    428723822172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,822 miles (+4,607)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,822 miles
    Test number
    475633562003
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass97,215 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    777512751057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,004 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    823183430019
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteDrivers mirror cracked

  23. Fail89,004 miles (+6,594)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    152593530443
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteDrivers mirror cracked

  24. Pass82,410 miles (+7,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    734688429025
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass75,364 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,364 miles
    Test number
    300492058027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,495 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    700013757048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    123012456466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V89 FWP

Does V89 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 FWP expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 FWP?
The MOT on V89 FWP expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 FWP done?
V89 FWP was recorded at 164,346 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has V89 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 FWP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V89 FWP 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 V89 FWP find?
V89 FWP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: lowering kit fitted.

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