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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

WTN 72MOT history

WTN 72 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

WTN 72 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,575 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WTN 72
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WTN 72 was last recorded at 145,575 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,571 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,575 miles
  • 2025 – 136,809 miles
  • 2024 – 124,041 miles
  • 2023 – 108,723 miles
  • 2022 – 91,074 miles
  • 2021 – 81,763 miles
  • 2020 – 78,747 miles
  • 2019 – 74,863 miles
  • 2018 – 69,205 miles
  • 2017 – 62,971 miles
  • 2016 – 56,320 miles
  • 2015 – 51,149 miles
  • 2014 – 45,418 miles
  • 2013 – 42,070 miles
  • 2012 – 40,864 miles
  • 2011 – 36,683 miles
  • 2010 – 32,344 miles
  • 2009 – 27,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Damage in swept area of windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear coil spring corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (STRONG ADVISE)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,575 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,575 miles
    Test number
    216059769560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,571 miles (+8,762)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,571 miles
    Test number
    109036996739
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    135249688172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,809 miles (+12,768)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    819943283506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,041 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    256405500816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,039 miles (+15,316)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    116006712107
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass108,723 miles (+17,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    352195869334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,074 miles (+9,311)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    630940033730
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear

  9. Pass81,763 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    938637121543
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn edge(STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail81,763 miles (+3,016)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    621459802948
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn edge(STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass78,747 miles (+3,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    157331300432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,863 miles (+5,658)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    740343963694
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass69,205 miles2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    823904164429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting broken but system still secure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail69,205 miles (+6,234)2 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    903969748177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting broken but system still secure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass62,971 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    774075628518
    • AdvisoryDamage in swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroding

  16. Fail62,883 miles (+6,563)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,883 miles
    Test number
    734316770242
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDamage in swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroding

  17. Pass56,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    984725161836
    • AdvisoryDamage in swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroding

  18. Fail56,320 miles (+5,171)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    240918719746
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very low inside edge but raised tread (strong advise
    • AdvisoryDamage in swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very low on edges but raised tread (strong advise

  19. Pass51,149 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    479849115071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,418 miles (+3,348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    118561224051
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin

  21. Pass42,070 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    577439023037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass40,864 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,864 miles
    Test number
    478204222052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,683 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    408544421044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,344 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,344 miles
    Test number
    191683410050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    381068929071
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about WTN 72

What vehicle is registration WTN 72 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WTN 72 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 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 WTN 72 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WTN 72 is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on WTN 72?
The MOT on WTN 72 is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WTN 72 done?
WTN 72 was recorded at 145,575 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,934 miles a year.
Has WTN 72 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WTN 72 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on WTN 72 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 WTN 72 find?
WTN 72 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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