VOLKSWAGEN GOLF E46HTW has 28 MOTs

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This 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 85,021 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 30th July 2026 at 10:29.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 10th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

E46HTW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202785,021 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202510TH AUGUST 202684,701 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202410TH AUGUST 202584,461 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 202310TH AUGUST 202484,308 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202210TH AUGUST 202384,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH JUNE 202124TH JUNE 202284,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides As Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED22ND JUNE 202184,200 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded And Likely To Fail Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides As Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202018TH DECEMBER 202184,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 202084,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure Rubber Hanger Missing (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH JUNE 201918TH DECEMBER 202084,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH JUNE 201984,190 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASSED8TH MAY 20187TH MAY 201984,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Mishaping On Tread
FAILED26TH APRIL 201884,121 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Mishaping On Tread
PASSED19TH APRIL 201719TH APRIL 201883,187 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 201619TH APRIL 201782,154 MI
PASSED14TH APRIL 201413TH APRIL 201581,376 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 201381,375 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (1.4.b.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  7. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  8. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipes Corroded
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201131ST OCTOBER 201280,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 201180,143 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  5. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201018TH OCTOBER 201175,146 MI
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 201075,079 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  7. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  8. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  10. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Camber Bolt Washer Missing
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 200918TH OCTOBER 201072,299 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Battery Insercure
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 200972,295 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition On (1.4.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition Off (1.4.b.1f)
  6. USER ENTERED - Battery Insercure
  7. USER ENTERED - N/s Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20083RD AUGUST 200970,527 MI
FAILED26TH JULY 200870,310 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - An Item Not Tested (manual)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
PASSED20TH JULY 200719TH JULY 200870,234 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Seat Base Loose
  3. USER ENTERED - Steering Very Stiff
  4. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front Seat Loose On Runners
FAILED18TH JULY 200770,227 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Insecurely Fixed To The Vehicles Structure (5.2.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition On (1.4.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition Off (1.4.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Seat Base Loose
  8. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front Seat Loose On Runners
  9. USER ENTERED - Steering Very Stiff
FAILED12TH JANUARY 200668,614 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Driver's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Bad Oil Leak
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E46HTW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

E46HTW MOT Comments

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E46HTW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 85,021 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,237 miles

E46HTW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration E46HTW was manufactured on Friday 30th December 1988 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 85,021 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,237 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E46HTW has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 30 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 42 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does E46HTW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 E46HTW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E46HTW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 E46HTW does have Tax. Read more

When does E46HTW Tax expire?

The current Tax for E46HTW will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 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 E46HTW MOT expire?

The current MOT for E46HTW will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 10th August 2027. Read more

When did E46HTW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E46HTW was on Thursday 30th July 2026 at 10:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E46HTW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for E46HTW we can see 17 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 E46HTW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for E46HTW we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E46HTW?

E46HTW is registered as a 1988 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has E46HTW done?

The odometer reading for E46HTW at the last MOT in July 2026 was 85,021 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 2,237 miles per year. Read more

How old is E46HTW?

The vehicle E46HTW was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 29th June 1988. Read more

What colour is E46HTW?

The official colour of E46HTW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does E46HTW have?

E46HTW has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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