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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1982 · 1,760 cc

VGT 1MOT history

VGT 1 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1982. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

VGT 1 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,102 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
94 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGT 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,760 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
31 Dec 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGT 1 was last recorded at 113,102 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2006: 11,256 miles, lower than 111,248 miles on 12 Nov 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,092 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
94 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,102 miles
  • 2024 – 113,092 miles
  • 2023 – 113,079 miles
  • 2022 – 113,056 miles
  • 2021 – 112,991 miles
  • 2020 – 112,978 miles
  • 2019 – 112,762 miles
  • 2018 – 112,614 miles
  • 2017 – 112,510 miles
  • 2016 – 112,228 miles
  • 2015 – 112,056 miles
  • 2014 – 111,811 miles
  • 2013 – 111,799 miles
  • 2012 – 111,524 miles
  • 2011 – 111,461 miles
  • 2010 – 111,286 miles
  • 2009 – 111,274 miles
  • 2008 – 111,264 miles
  • 2006 – 11,256 miles
  • 2005 – 111,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,102 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive leak around driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,102 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    674465333157
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass113,092 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,092 miles
    Test number
    453000316505
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass113,079 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    134011333593
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass113,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,056 miles
    Test number
    312643161595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail113,056 miles (+65)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,056 miles
    Test number
    660405222517
    • MajorNearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass112,991 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,991 miles
    Test number
    281320360038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,978 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,978 miles
    Test number
    958543634128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,762 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,762 miles
    Test number
    717275256341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,614 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    239128071397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,510 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,510 miles
    Test number
    910122376197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,228 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,228 miles
    Test number
    388344561309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,056 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,056 miles
    Test number
    166142225159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,811 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,811 miles
    Test number
    957259974030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,799 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,799 miles
    Test number
    225971803148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,524 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,524 miles
    Test number
    648712182096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,461 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    638082031102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,286 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    674220040177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass111,274 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    133029659039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass111,264 miles (+100,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    944600538074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  20. Pass11,256 miles (-99,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,256 miles
    Test number
    443903136344
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass111,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    111,248 miles
    Test number
    874106615376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about VGT 1

What vehicle is registration VGT 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGT 1 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VGT 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VGT 1 expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VGT 1?
The MOT on VGT 1 expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VGT 1 done?
VGT 1 was recorded at 113,102 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 94 miles a year.
Has VGT 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGT 1 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on VGT 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VGT 1 find?
VGT 1 passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking.

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