VOLKSWAGEN GOLF P3DYP has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 211,643 miles 8 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 10:27.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 18th January 2027.

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

P3DYP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH JANUARY 2027211,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2026211,409 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Play So Excessive It Is Likely To Break Up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 20248TH JANUARY 2026205,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2024204,988 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20248TH JANUARY 2025195,714 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20221ST DECEMBER 2023184,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202114TH NOVEMBER 2022169,472 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2021169,472 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 2021161,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20192ND AUGUST 2020149,337 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED27TH JULY 2019149,128 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Are Incorrectly Positioned (4.1.4 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH APRIL 201815TH APRIL 2019128,709 MI
FAILED16TH APRIL 2018128,709 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED12TH APRIL 201711TH APRIL 2018115,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Nsf Wheel Bearing
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201613TH JANUARY 2017110,688 MI
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2016110,688 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported Centre (7.1.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201513TH JANUARY 2016104,904 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201413TH JANUARY 201597,743 MI
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201497,743 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20131ST JANUARY 201489,395 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Edgy ,os Rear Tyre Side Wall Cracking , Exhaust Slight Blow Front Brake Pads Low
FAILED2ND JANUARY 201389,395 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Fitted To The Front Does Not Have Black Characters On A White Background (6.3.2a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Seriously Damaged (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Edgy ,os Rear Tyre Side Wall Cracking , Exhaust Slight Blow Front Brake Pads Low
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201128TH DECEMBER 201281,885 MI
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201028TH DECEMBER 201175,115 MI
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 201075,114 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 200928TH DECEMBER 201067,846 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 200967,845 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 200828TH DECEMBER 200959,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 200728TH DECEMBER 200853,823 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20066TH DECEMBER 200747,815 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P3DYP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

P3DYP MOT Comments

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P3DYP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 211,643 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,466 miles

P3DYP FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration P3DYP was manufactured on Thursday 1st March 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 211,643 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,466 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P3DYP has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 22 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 12 Major, 4 Dangerous and 14 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 P3DYP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 P3DYP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P3DYP Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 P3DYP does have Tax. Read more

When does P3DYP Tax expire?

The current Tax for P3DYP 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 P3DYP MOT expire?

The current MOT for P3DYP will expire in 4 months on Monday 18th January 2027. Read more

When did P3DYP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P3DYP was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 10:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P3DYP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for P3DYP we can see 19 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 P3DYP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for P3DYP we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has P3DYP done?

The odometer reading for P3DYP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 211,643 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 8,466 miles per year. Read more

How old is P3DYP?

The vehicle P3DYP was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st March 2001. Read more

What colour is P3DYP?

The official colour of P3DYP is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does P3DYP have?

P3DYP has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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