Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,781 cc
VSV 500MOT history
VSV 500 is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 195,993 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,380 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VSV 500
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 30 Nov 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
VSV 500 was last recorded at 195,993 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 195,217 miles · 3 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 776 miles
- Average per year
- 5,380 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 195,993 miles
- 2021 – 195,217 miles
- 2020 – 194,591 miles
- 2017 – 194,465 miles
- 2016 – 194,437 miles
- 2015 – 194,113 miles
- 2014 – 193,129 miles
- 2013 – 190,328 miles
- 2012 – 177,655 miles
- 2011 – 164,275 miles
- 2010 – 146,099 miles
- 2009 – 143,580 miles
- 2008 – 135,675 miles
- 2007 – 122,819 miles
- 2006 – 108,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,993 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
- AdvisoryVehicle has been partially undersealed
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,993 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 195,993 miles
- Test number
- 644420839013
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
- AdvisoryVehicle has been partially undersealed
Fail195,993 miles (+776)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,993 miles
- Test number
- 757021824095
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
- AdvisoryVehicle has been partially undersealed
Pass195,217 miles (+626)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 195,217 miles
- Test number
- 596661172867
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer wing heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak from engine
- AdvisoryMinor underbody corrosion
Pass194,591 miles (+126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 194,591 miles
- Test number
- 278106183907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brakes would benefit from adjustment
- AdvisoryBoth front wings slightly corroded
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
Pass194,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 194,465 miles
- Test number
- 180709440252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,465 miles (+28)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,465 miles
- Test number
- 179199971588
- FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass194,437 miles (+324)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 194,437 miles
- Test number
- 530652494598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryAdv both front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryAdv wiper blades not clearing screen as well as they should
Pass194,113 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 194,113 miles
- Test number
- 936475615277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail194,113 miles (+984)9 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,113 miles
- Test number
- 178151615258
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass193,129 miles (+2,801)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 193,129 miles
- Test number
- 556628264121
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres void of tread on inner edges only
Pass190,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 190,328 miles
- Test number
- 785206053145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,328 miles (+12,673)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,328 miles
- Test number
- 245328643197
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass177,655 miles (+486)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 177,655 miles
- Test number
- 357551552158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGeneral underbody vehicle corrosion
Fail177,169 miles (+12,894)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,169 miles
- Test number
- 258623042109
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGeneral underbody vehicle corrosion
Pass164,275 miles (+18,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 164,275 miles
- Test number
- 928202351194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass146,099 miles (+2,519)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 146,099 miles
- Test number
- 830852650115
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s no plate light not working [bulb replaced during test]
Pass143,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 143,580 miles
- Test number
- 210469979089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,580 miles (+7,905)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,580 miles
- Test number
- 872108879068
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake fluid black and higher then the maxium within bottle.
- NoteExhuast centre box very close to body
- NoteO.S.F tyre wearing off on inner edge
Pass135,675 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 135,675 miles
- Test number
- 303514198008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,493 miles (+12,674)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,493 miles
- Test number
- 360841798031
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops broken into two.
- NoteMinor exhaust leak from centre exhaust joint.
- NoteN.S.F reflector lens crack.
- NoteO.S.F inner driveshaft gaitor split.
- NoteRear brakes are very noisy.
Pass122,819 miles (+14,695)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 122,819 miles
- Test number
- 342713097075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust rattle touching crossmember
- NoteLong travel on foot brake
Pass108,124 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 108,124 miles
- Test number
- 502803096041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Questions about VSV 500
- What vehicle is registration VSV 500 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VSV 500 on a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 1995. 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 VSV 500 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VSV 500 expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VSV 500?
- The MOT on VSV 500 expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VSV 500 done?
- VSV 500 was recorded at 195,993 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
- Has VSV 500 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VSV 500 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on VSV 500 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 VSV 500 find?
- VSV 500 passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak from engine; under body corrosion, and 1 more.
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