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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

M247 CDUMOT history

M247 CDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2021 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 34,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

M247 CDU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2021
Mileage
34,036 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 CDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

M247 CDU was last recorded at 34,036 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2007: 58,240 miles, lower than 93,954 miles on 15 Aug 2006.
  • 2 Sept 2008: 10,698 miles, lower than 58,336 miles on 7 Sept 2007.

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
33,825 miles · 15 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 34,036 miles
  • 2020 – 33,825 miles
  • 2018 – 33,658 miles
  • 2015 – 33,377 miles
  • 2014 – 32,461 miles
  • 2013 – 30,852 miles
  • 2012 – 24,297 miles
  • 2011 – 22,929 miles
  • 2010 – 20,654 miles
  • 2009 – 11,526 miles
  • 2008 – 10,698 miles
  • 2007 – 58,336 miles
  • 2006 – 93,954 miles
  • 2005 – 92,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail34,036 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor and sills
  • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail34,036 miles (+211)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,036 miles
    Test number
    470779263816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor and sills
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  2. Pass33,825 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    566462352025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,658 miles (+281)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    381349354947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,377 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,377 miles
    Test number
    820355794722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,461 miles (+1,609)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,461 miles
    Test number
    606358864233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn and deteriorated

  6. Pass30,852 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    435997983232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBnrake pedal slightly spongy

  7. Fail30,852 miles (+6,555)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    927154483230
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBnrake pedal slightly spongy

  8. Pass24,297 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,297 miles
    Test number
    865837842166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

  9. Fail24,295 miles (+1,366)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    775075742114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

  10. Pass22,929 miles (+2,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    141817901291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Pass20,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    171640630172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail20,654 miles (+9,128)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    810217120116
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass11,526 miles (+828)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,526 miles
    Test number
    814174139149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass10,698 miles (-47,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,698 miles
    Test number
    380776448245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,336 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,336 miles
    Test number
    401180657282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,240 miles (-35,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    691288147222
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass93,954 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    110337026203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    361372545268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,036 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    443312645202
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding †front brake pads low

Questions about M247 CDU

Does M247 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 CDU expired on 14 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 CDU?
The MOT on M247 CDU expired on 14 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 CDU done?
M247 CDU was recorded at 34,036 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022.
Has M247 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 CDU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M247 CDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M247 CDU find?
M247 CDU failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration, and 7 more.

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