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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc

VWG 406MOT history

VWG 406 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 76,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

VWG 406 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,406 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWG 406
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
8 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWG 406 was last recorded at 76,406 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 11,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,927 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,479 miles
Average per year
10,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,406 miles
  • 2025 – 64,927 miles
  • 2024 – 52,323 miles
  • 2023 – 40,006 miles
  • 2022 – 31,184 miles
  • 2021 – 22,176 miles
  • 2020 – 10,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,406 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,406 miles (+11,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    803215734023
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

  2. Pass64,927 miles (+12,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,927 miles
    Test number
    991772314063
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,323 miles (+12,317)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    936359397882
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass40,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    637256936131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail40,006 miles (+8,822)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    314848577849
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass31,184 miles (+9,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    737159264145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass22,176 miles (+11,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    643051784619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass10,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    10,736 miles
    Test number
    643772440278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWG 406

What vehicle is registration VWG 406 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWG 406 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2017. 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 VWG 406 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWG 406 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWG 406?
The MOT on VWG 406 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWG 406 done?
VWG 406 was recorded at 76,406 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 10,151 miles a year.
Has VWG 406 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWG 406 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on VWG 406 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 VWG 406 find?
VWG 406 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: both front tyres wearing inner edges.

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