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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

VWA 959MOT history

VWA 959 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 212,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

VWA 959 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
212,924 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWA 959
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWA 959 was last recorded at 212,924 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,341 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
10,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,924 miles
  • 2024 – 195,282 miles
  • 2023 – 185,424 miles
  • 2022 – 177,521 miles
  • 2021 – 166,679 miles
  • 2020 – 157,547 miles
  • 2019 – 150,718 miles
  • 2018 – 145,169 miles
  • 2017 – 135,497 miles
  • 2016 – 129,130 miles
  • 2015 – 118,799 miles
  • 2014 – 108,266 miles
  • 2013 – 98,361 miles
  • 2012 – 88,391 miles
  • 2011 – 75,446 miles
  • 2010 – 59,815 miles
  • 2009 – 45,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,924 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s and o/s/f wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,924 miles (+583)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    212,924 miles
    Test number
    408121209324
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail212,341 miles (+17,059)11 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,341 miles
    Test number
    307706102161
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both NSF & OSF (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both NSF & OSF require mopping (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both NSF & OSF rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,282 miles (+9,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    195,282 miles
    Test number
    329181063223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,424 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,424 miles
    Test number
    562889011329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass177,521 miles (+10,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,521 miles
    Test number
    941477457064
    • AdvisoryBonnet release/catch partially seized.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass166,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,679 miles
    Test number
    692459859324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f wings corroded

  7. Fail166,679 miles (+9,132)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,679 miles
    Test number
    835103204468
    • MajorCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f wings corroded

  8. Pass157,547 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,547 miles
    Test number
    718248276135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,718 miles
    Test number
    900167517457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,718 miles (+5,549)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,718 miles
    Test number
    842572389828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass145,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,169 miles
    Test number
    140931635345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail145,169 miles (+9,672)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,169 miles
    Test number
    112463324941
    • MajorCentral Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass135,497 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,497 miles
    Test number
    896214080082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass129,130 miles (+10,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,130 miles
    Test number
    904043507794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,799 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    904622312104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,671 miles (+10,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    733472106478
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass108,266 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    955183604320
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  18. Fail108,264 miles (+9,903)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,264 miles
    Test number
    107623004313
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  19. Pass98,361 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    567703923305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,391 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,391 miles
    Test number
    326740122355
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteColumn switch gear and ign. slightly loose

  21. Fail88,391 miles (+12,945)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,391 miles
    Test number
    575239412336
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteColumn switch gear and ign. slightly loose

  22. Pass75,446 miles (+15,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,446 miles
    Test number
    739149321388
    • 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/r brake disc & caliper rusting.

  23. Pass59,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    332357500301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,815 miles (+14,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    304556700372
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass45,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    100280709388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWA 959

What vehicle is registration VWA 959 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWA 959 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. 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 VWA 959 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWA 959 is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VWA 959?
The MOT on VWA 959 is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWA 959 done?
VWA 959 was recorded at 212,924 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 10,452 miles a year.
Has VWA 959 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWA 959 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on VWA 959 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 VWA 959 find?
VWA 959 passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded both nsr & osr.; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsr & osr trailing arm bushes..

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