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Volkswagen Fridolin

Grey · Petrol · 1968 · 1,600 cc

147 TYPMOT history

147 TYP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Fridolin first used on 31 Dec 1968. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 19,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
19,444 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
147 TYP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Fridolin
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
31 Dec 1968
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

147 TYP was last recorded at 19,444 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,493 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,951 miles
Average per year
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,444 miles
  • 2025 – 12,493 miles
  • 2017 – 9,183 miles
  • 2016 – 9,183 miles
  • 2010 – 7,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,444 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,444 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    910599293924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,493 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    12,493 miles
    Test number
    334261593336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass9,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    9,183 miles
    Test number
    767684972871
    • AdvisoryHeads light main beam switch worn/sticky

  4. Fail9,183 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,183 miles
    Test number
    559040282801
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeads light main beam switch worn/sticky

  5. Pass9,183 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    9,183 miles
    Test number
    793239903771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    172062900278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail7,913 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    491020700250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass5,912 km (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    5,912 km
    Test number
    544376999192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,866 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,866 km
    Test number
    344046137435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail4,863 km (+4,776)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,863 km
    Test number
    982363137266
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass87 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87 km
    Test number
    573564976158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 147 TYP

What vehicle is registration 147 TYP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 147 TYP on a grey petrol Volkswagen Fridolin first used on 31 Dec 1968. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 147 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 147 TYP is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 147 TYP?
The MOT on 147 TYP is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 147 TYP done?
147 TYP was recorded at 19,444 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 723 miles a year.
Has 147 TYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 147 TYP has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on 147 TYP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 147 TYP find?
147 TYP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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