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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,595 cc

G147 SWVMOT history

G147 SWV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 1990. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 193,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

G147 SWV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
193,036 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G147 SWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Feb 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G147 SWV was last recorded at 193,036 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2007: 193,030 miles, lower than 193,036 miles on 2 May 2006.
  • 16 Jul 2014: 193,036 miles, lower than 193,040 miles on 10 Sept 2012.
  • 25 Apr 2016: 193,036 miles, lower than 193,045 miles on 25 Jul 2014.
  • 15 Feb 2021: 193,025 miles, lower than 193,036 miles on 26 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,036 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,036 miles
  • 2025 – 193,036 miles
  • 2024 – 193,030 miles
  • 2021 – 193,025 miles
  • 2016 – 193,036 miles
  • 2014 – 193,045 miles
  • 2012 – 193,040 miles
  • 2007 – 193,030 miles
  • 2006 – 193,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,036 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Battery Security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    205956379969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,036 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    914967311007
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch sticky

  3. Pass193,030 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    643769764480
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail193,030 miles (+5)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    696279753945
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass193,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    193,025 miles
    Test number
    375652151825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,025 miles (-11)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,025 miles
    Test number
    888153734423
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass193,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    990064472829
    • AdvisoryBattery Security
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail193,036 miles (-9)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    244955160866
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery Security
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass193,045 miles (+9)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    193,045 miles
    Test number
    325426604406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to front chassis areas
    • NoteRear registration plate loose

  10. Fail193,036 miles (-4)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    389757894125
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to front chassis areas
    • NoteRear registration plate loose

  11. Pass193,040 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    193,040 miles
    Test number
    638824052235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail193,036 miles (+6)12 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    498977132235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass193,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    223263227144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail193,030 miles (-6)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    422221827129
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass193,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    343422726113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail193,036 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    934832026144
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about G147 SWV

Does G147 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G147 SWV is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on G147 SWV?
The MOT on G147 SWV is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G147 SWV done?
G147 SWV was recorded at 193,036 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has G147 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G147 SWV has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on G147 SWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 1 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G147 SWV find?
G147 SWV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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