VOLKSWAGEN GOLF A3LWE has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,905 miles 8 months ago on Friday 12th September 2025 at 14:36.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 17th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

A3LWE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 2026127,905 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sill Area Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2025127,905 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sill Area Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202417TH SEPTEMBER 2025123,039 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202317TH SEPTEMBER 2024118,892 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202217TH SEPTEMBER 2023114,266 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202117TH SEPTEMBER 2022109,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202017TH SEPTEMBER 2021105,154 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201917TH SEPTEMBER 2020100,888 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201817TH SEPTEMBER 201995,996 MI
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 201895,996 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201711TH SEPTEMBER 201889,572 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201611TH SEPTEMBER 201784,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Eml On
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201511TH SEPTEMBER 201681,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201581,107 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201411TH SEPTEMBER 201576,122 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2c)
FAILED14TH AUGUST 201476,122 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201311TH SEPTEMBER 201471,264 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201211TH SEPTEMBER 201364,903 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201111TH SEPTEMBER 201258,246 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201011TH SEPTEMBER 201152,822 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 201052,822 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 200911TH SEPTEMBER 201046,528 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20085TH SEPTEMBER 200939,578 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3LWE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

A3LWE MOT Comments

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A3LWE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,905 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,395 miles

A3LWE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration A3LWE was manufactured on Monday 5th September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 127,905 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,395 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3LWE has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 16 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does A3LWE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 A3LWE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3LWE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 A3LWE does have Tax. Read more

When does A3LWE Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3LWE will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3LWE MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3LWE will expire in 4 months on Thursday 17th September 2026. Read more

When did A3LWE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3LWE was on Friday 12th September 2025 at 14:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3LWE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for A3LWE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3LWE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for A3LWE we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A3LWE done?

The odometer reading for A3LWE at the last MOT in September 2025 was 127,905 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,395 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3LWE?

The vehicle A3LWE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 5th September 2005. Read more

What colour is A3LWE?

The official colour of A3LWE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A3LWE have?

A3LWE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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