VOLKSWAGEN GOLF W3GDL has 28 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 183,572 miles 9 months ago on Friday 5th September 2025 at 08:26.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 5th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

W3GDL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 2026183,572 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20245TH SEPTEMBER 2025182,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 202315TH JULY 2024175,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Corroded
PASSED30TH JUNE 202215TH JULY 2023169,639 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 202115TH JULY 2022169,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
FAILED13TH JULY 2021169,256 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Vehicle Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED1ST JULY 202030TH JUNE 2021165,161 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Slight Leak And Broken
FAILED1ST JULY 2020165,161 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Electrical Wiring Likely To Touch Hot Or Rotating Parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Slight Leak And Broken
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JULY 20195TH JANUARY 2021161,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Exhaust Blow On Flexi Joint And At Centre Pipe Joint
FAILED3RD JULY 2019161,736 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Slight Exhaust Blow On Flexi Joint And At Centre Pipe Joint
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JULY 20185TH JULY 2019157,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Spongy
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED6TH JULY 2018157,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Spongy
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Fuel System Component Leaking Excessively Or A Risk Of Fire Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 2018150,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  4. ADVISORY - Middle And Rear Exhaust Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Upper Engine Mounting Bracket Not Fully Secure (6.1.d.1b)
PASSED22ND JUNE 201629TH JUNE 2017137,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Minor Chips In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Rusted
  3. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Brake Discs Rusted, Pitted And Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
FAILED21ST JUNE 2016137,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Minor Chips In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Rusted
  3. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Brake Discs Rusted, Pitted And Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking Brake Performance Low
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Caliper Handbrake Arm Movement Restricted
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED4TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 2016122,446 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 2015122,239 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201429TH JUNE 2015108,142 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 201329TH JUNE 201493,465 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Ns Headlight Image Poor
PASSED23RD JUNE 201229TH JUNE 201395,792 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre On Limit Rear Axle Bushes Worn On Limit
FAILED23RD JUNE 201295,792 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Axle Bushes Worn To Limit, Osf Tyre On Limit
PASSED25TH JUNE 201129TH JUNE 201257,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED26TH JUNE 201029TH JUNE 201141,336 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 200929TH JUNE 201022,216 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 200829TH JUNE 200916,163 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JUNE 200721ST JUNE 200815,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND JUNE 200621ST JUNE 200714,077 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 200516TH JUNE 200611,901 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W3GDL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

W3GDL MOT Comments

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W3GDL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 183,572 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,649 miles

W3GDL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration W3GDL was manufactured on Tuesday 3rd July 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 183,572 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,649 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 2005. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W3GDL has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 74 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 16 Major, 3 Dangerous and 6 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 Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does W3GDL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 W3GDL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W3GDL Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 W3GDL does have Tax. Read more

When does W3GDL Tax expire?

The current Tax for W3GDL will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 W3GDL MOT expire?

The current MOT for W3GDL will expire in 3 months on Saturday 5th September 2026. Read more

When did W3GDL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W3GDL was on Friday 5th September 2025 at 08:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W3GDL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for W3GDL we can see 21 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 W3GDL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for W3GDL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has W3GDL done?

The odometer reading for W3GDL at the last MOT in September 2025 was 183,572 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 7,649 miles per year. Read more

How old is W3GDL?

The vehicle W3GDL was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 3rd July 2001. Read more

What colour is W3GDL?

The official colour of W3GDL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does W3GDL have?

W3GDL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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