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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

W228 PVUMOT history

W228 PVU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

W228 PVU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
108,230 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 PVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 PVU was last recorded at 108,230 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2008: 30,958 miles, lower than 36,694 miles on 26 Mar 2007.

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
108,195 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,230 miles
  • 2023 – 92,381 miles
  • 2022 – 82,945 miles
  • 2021 – 73,669 miles
  • 2020 – 67,651 miles
  • 2019 – 58,359 miles
  • 2018 – 56,435 miles
  • 2017 – 55,282 miles
  • 2016 – 54,081 miles
  • 2015 – 52,645 miles
  • 2014 – 51,562 miles
  • 2013 – 50,076 miles
  • 2012 – 46,922 miles
  • 2011 – 43,207 miles
  • 2010 – 40,786 miles
  • 2009 – 38,760 miles
  • 2008 – 30,958 miles
  • 2007 – 36,694 miles
  • 2006 – 31,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,230 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,230 miles
    Test number
    710268740654
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail108,195 miles (+15,814)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    415344117619
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass92,381 miles (+9,436)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    540822010422
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,945 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    258418620875
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail82,945 miles (+9,276)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    390513107764
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass73,669 miles (+6,018)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    658028987984
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,651 miles (+9,292)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    848542072167
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,359 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    584989461547
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top suspension mounts

  9. Fail58,359 miles (+1,924)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    592454084702
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top suspension mounts

  10. Pass56,435 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    215112779447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,282 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    348106430995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    189488014195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,081 miles (+1,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    692418393720
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass52,645 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    889579215022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  15. Fail52,643 miles (+1,081)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    408486615075
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  16. Pass51,562 miles (+1,486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    729194144050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres generally getting perished

  17. Pass50,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    326383843057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  18. Fail50,076 miles (+3,154)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    337523943054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Fail46,922 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    927691842080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass46,922 miles (+3,715)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    967761442040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass43,207 miles (+2,421)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    826744021055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront btyres starting to perish and rear tyres are worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight brag on n/s/r brake

  22. Pass40,786 miles (+2,026)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    682897740054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCORROSION ON CENTRE AND REWAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS
    • NoteLight perishing on o/s/f tyre

  23. Pass38,760 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    831398349046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,958 miles (-5,736)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    830696888082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,694 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    613735487013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    154712376477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 PVU

Does W228 PVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 PVU expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 PVU?
The MOT on W228 PVU expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 PVU done?
W228 PVU was recorded at 108,230 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has W228 PVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 PVU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on W228 PVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W228 PVU find?
W228 PVU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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