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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

W428 AORMOT history

W428 AOR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

W428 AOR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
224,801 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W428 AOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W428 AOR was last recorded at 224,801 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 9,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,935 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,866 miles
Average per year
8,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,801 miles
  • 2025 – 214,935 miles
  • 2024 – 205,858 miles
  • 2023 – 203,836 miles
  • 2022 – 203,826 miles
  • 2017 – 200,683 miles
  • 2016 – 187,519 miles
  • 2015 – 176,193 miles
  • 2014 – 166,543 miles
  • 2013 – 147,614 miles
  • 2012 – 125,848 miles
  • 2011 – 102,386 miles
  • 2010 – 88,420 miles
  • 2009 – 77,433 miles
  • 2008 – 66,360 miles
  • 2007 – 56,289 miles
  • 2006 – 44,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,801 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,801 miles (+9,866)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    224,801 miles
    Test number
    448856859517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass214,935 miles (+45)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    214,935 miles
    Test number
    281111078663
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail214,890 miles (+9,032)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,890 miles
    Test number
    451561824943
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass205,858 miles (+2,022)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    205,858 miles
    Test number
    172892424890
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,836 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    203,836 miles
    Test number
    225943562468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,831 miles (+5)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,831 miles
    Test number
    825781709689
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass203,826 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    203,826 miles
    Test number
    728857883202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Fail203,822 miles (+3,139)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,822 miles
    Test number
    665221011224
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass200,683 miles (+631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    200,683 miles
    Test number
    879296421963
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight damage to outer sill

  10. Fail200,052 miles (+12,533)8 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,052 miles
    Test number
    445100797371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight damage to outer sill
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  11. Pass187,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    187,519 miles
    Test number
    707230192449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail187,519 miles (+11,326)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,519 miles
    Test number
    383515147221
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split

  13. Pass176,193 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    176,193 miles
    Test number
    466004055022
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside headlight top bracket is broken

  14. Fail176,181 miles (+9,638)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,181 miles
    Test number
    189721155430
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside headlight top bracket is broken

  15. Pass166,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    166,543 miles
    Test number
    675977864049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail166,543 miles (+18,929)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,543 miles
    Test number
    598487964088
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass147,614 miles (+21,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    147,614 miles
    Test number
    319213863055
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass125,848 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    958825062087
    • NoteRear main axle bushes slight worn

  19. Fail125,848 miles (+23,462)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    437493262019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass102,386 miles (+13,966)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    888343161068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,420 miles (+10,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,420 miles
    Test number
    330187760018
    • NoteSlight play off side inner track rod joint

  22. Pass77,433 miles (+11,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    290222179084
    • NoteNOTE: child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to fully complete checks.

  23. Pass66,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    143270778487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,360 miles (+10,071)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    661748768050
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass56,289 miles (+12,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    252301377031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass44,057 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    590338956046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,782 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    620571256000
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about W428 AOR

Does W428 AOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W428 AOR is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W428 AOR?
The MOT on W428 AOR is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W428 AOR done?
W428 AOR was recorded at 224,801 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 8,926 miles a year.
Has W428 AOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W428 AOR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on W428 AOR 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 W428 AOR find?
W428 AOR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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