VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AF54YGW has 30 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 113,989 miles 9 months ago on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 17:45.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 4th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

AF54YGW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH JANUARY 2027113,989 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 2025113,956 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20254TH JANUARY 2026108,699 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. MINOR - Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH DECEMBER 2024108,697 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. MINOR - Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20244TH JANUARY 2025100,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Very Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2023100,188 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Body Panel Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Side Silling From Front To Rear Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Body Panel Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Side Silling Corroded From Front To Rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202216TH NOVEMBER 202394,654 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Underneath The Vehicle Covered In Grease Or Other Material.
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 202294,639 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Damage To O/s/f Door And Wing Stopping Door To Fully Open
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  14. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  15. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202117TH OCTOBER 202286,751 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 202186,697 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202017TH OCTOBER 202177,300 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201917TH OCTOBER 202075,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 201975,007 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201817TH OCTOBER 201971,062 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources Repaired On Site (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201717TH OCTOBER 201866,225 MI
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 201766,225 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 195/65x15 (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Bald On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201617TH OCTOBER 201761,412 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201517TH OCTOBER 201657,675 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201417TH OCTOBER 201553,669 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 201453,669 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Brakes Binding Slightly
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201317TH OCTOBER 201449,718 MI
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 201349,718 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201217TH OCTOBER 201345,092 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201117TH OCTOBER 201241,155 MI
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201141,155 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201136,159 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20096TH SEPTEMBER 201029,643 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20092ND AUGUST 201029,531 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20086TH SEPTEMBER 200925,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20076TH SEPTEMBER 200818,407 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AF54YGW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

AF54YGW MOT Comments

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AF54YGW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 113,989 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,181 miles

AF54YGW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AF54YGW was manufactured on Monday 6th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 113,989 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,181 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AF54YGW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 49 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 16 Minor, 29 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does AF54YGW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 AF54YGW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AF54YGW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 AF54YGW does have Tax. Read more

When does AF54YGW Tax expire?

The current Tax for AF54YGW will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 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 AF54YGW MOT expire?

The current MOT for AF54YGW will expire in 3 months on Monday 4th January 2027. Read more

When did AF54YGW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AF54YGW was on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 17:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AF54YGW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AF54YGW we can see 20 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 AF54YGW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AF54YGW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AF54YGW?

AF54YGW is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AF54YGW done?

The odometer reading for AF54YGW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 113,989 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 5,181 miles per year. Read more

How old is AF54YGW?

The vehicle AF54YGW was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 6th September 2004. Read more

What colour is AF54YGW?

The official colour of AF54YGW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AF54YGW have?

AF54YGW has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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