Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
W256 AEGMOT history
W256 AEG is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 139,331 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,773 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W256 AEG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W256 AEG was last recorded at 139,331 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 139,329 miles · 1 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,773 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,331 miles
- 2025 – 137,953 miles
- 2024 – 136,151 miles
- 2023 – 134,321 miles
- 2022 – 131,344 miles
- 2021 – 128,894 miles
- 2020 – 126,419 miles
- 2018 – 122,717 miles
- 2017 – 121,031 miles
- 2016 – 118,318 miles
- 2015 – 110,832 miles
- 2014 – 96,339 miles
- 2013 – 85,843 miles
- 2012 – 75,327 miles
- 2011 – 66,275 miles
- 2010 – 53,247 miles
- 2009 – 43,781 miles
- 2008 – 32,770 miles
- 2007 – 25,876 miles
- 2006 – 23,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,331 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,331 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 139,331 miles
- Test number
- 867644772762
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,329 miles (+1,376)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,329 miles
- Test number
- 838224135332
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,953 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 137,953 miles
- Test number
- 877677279374
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail137,953 miles (+1,802)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,953 miles
- Test number
- 170204954578
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass136,151 miles (+1,830)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 136,151 miles
- Test number
- 780578485477
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,321 miles (+2,977)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 134,321 miles
- Test number
- 851888108245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,344 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 131,344 miles
- Test number
- 622352340209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail131,341 miles (+2,447)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,341 miles
- Test number
- 581879382764
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,894 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 128,894 miles
- Test number
- 911539309826
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,889 miles (+2,470)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,889 miles
- Test number
- 733727019203
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,419 miles (+3,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,419 miles
- Test number
- 188315942724
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass122,717 miles (+1,686)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 122,717 miles
- Test number
- 698726380719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,031 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 121,031 miles
- Test number
- 959199194219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,318 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 118,318 miles
- Test number
- 981864200541
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass110,832 miles (+14,493)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,832 miles
- Test number
- 128198985173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,339 miles (+10,496)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 96,339 miles
- Test number
- 378853584162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,843 miles (+10,516)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 85,843 miles
- Test number
- 295690993118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,327 miles (+9,052)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,327 miles
- Test number
- 228742972489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,275 miles (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 66,275 miles
- Test number
- 946716481125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,219 miles (+12,972)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,219 miles
- Test number
- 136683281181
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,247 miles (+9,466)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 53,247 miles
- Test number
- 854922280169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,781 miles (+11,011)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,781 miles
- Test number
- 792792889157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,770 miles (+6,894)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,770 miles
- Test number
- 641079988194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,876 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,876 miles
- Test number
- 490477687101
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass23,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 23,641 miles
- Test number
- 253640086488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W256 AEG
- Does W256 AEG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 AEG is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W256 AEG?
- The MOT on W256 AEG is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W256 AEG done?
- W256 AEG was recorded at 139,331 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
- Has W256 AEG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W256 AEG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on W256 AEG 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 W256 AEG find?
- W256 AEG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wing rusty, and 1 more.
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