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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

FDG 73MOT history

FDG 73 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

FDG 73 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,158 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FDG 73
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FDG 73 was last recorded at 92,158 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,302 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,856 miles
Average per year
2,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,158 miles
  • 2025 – 90,302 miles
  • 2024 – 88,390 miles
  • 2023 – 86,685 miles
  • 2022 – 84,508 miles
  • 2021 – 82,853 miles
  • 2020 – 81,692 miles
  • 2019 – 80,748 miles
  • 2018 – 79,870 miles
  • 2017 – 78,689 miles
  • 2016 – 77,673 miles
  • 2015 – 76,748 miles
  • 2014 – 75,448 miles
  • 2013 – 74,159 miles
  • 2012 – 72,178 miles
  • 2011 – 66,844 miles
  • 2010 – 61,337 miles
  • 2009 – 55,891 miles
  • 2008 – 50,385 miles
  • 2007 – 44,897 miles
  • 2006 – 36,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,158 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts wornRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2016

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside rear tyre limit and perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight wear front top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front suspension arm bushes splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,158 miles (+1,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    163829201817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn

  2. Pass90,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    533611629237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear front top mounts

  3. Fail90,302 miles (+1,912)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    657867197136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear front top mounts

  4. Pass88,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    170112855673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear front top mounts

  5. Fail88,390 miles (+1,705)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    660548107207
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear front top mounts

  6. Pass86,685 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    914271320230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn

  7. Pass84,508 miles (+1,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    875055271235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside cv gaiter in poor condition

  8. Pass82,853 miles (+1,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    290345839515
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter in poor condition

  9. Pass81,692 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,692 miles
    Test number
    119019275513
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn

  10. Pass80,748 miles (+878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    132725192558
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre limit and perished

  11. Pass79,870 miles (+1,181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    804599260104
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre limit and perished
    • AdvisorySlight play offside rack

  12. Pass78,689 miles (+1,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    315990911851
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished and 1.6mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre limit and perished

  13. Pass77,673 miles (+925)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    467889175339
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and limit

  14. Pass76,748 miles (+1,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,748 miles
    Test number
    826883001608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,448 miles (+1,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    755606324257
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm

  16. Pass74,159 miles (+1,981)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    457703213251
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes perished
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm inner edge

  17. Pass72,178 miles (+5,334)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    609013712218
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteFront brakes worn
    • NotePan bushes perished
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm inner edge

  18. Fail66,844 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    357096211444
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front pan bush perished
    • NoteSlight play offside rack

  19. Pass66,844 miles (+5,507)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    696696911285
    • NoteNearside front pan bush perished
    • NoteSlight play offside rack

  20. Pass61,337 miles (+5,446)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    174969600266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play front top mounts
    • NoteSlight play offside rack

  21. Pass55,891 miles (+5,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    782992039238
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  22. Pass50,385 miles (+5,488)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,385 miles
    Test number
    992855238232
    • NoteFront tyres 2mm inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  23. Pass44,897 miles (+7,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    272226227204
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,984 miles
    Test number
    501445736131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about FDG 73

What vehicle is registration FDG 73 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FDG 73 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2000. 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 FDG 73 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FDG 73 is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on FDG 73?
The MOT on FDG 73 is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FDG 73 done?
FDG 73 was recorded at 92,158 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,725 miles a year.
Has FDG 73 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FDG 73 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on FDG 73 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 FDG 73 find?
FDG 73 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; front top suspension mounts worn.

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