Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,391 cc
P173 TFUMOT history
P173 TFU is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 76,106 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P173 TFU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,391 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 20 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P173 TFU was last recorded at 76,106 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 6,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 69,452 miles · 24 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,654 miles
- Average per year
- 1,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,106 miles
- 2023 – 69,452 miles
- 2022 – 69,046 miles
- 2021 – 68,441 miles
- 2020 – 67,946 miles
- 2019 – 67,408 miles
- 2018 – 66,741 miles
- 2017 – 65,326 miles
- 2016 – 64,631 miles
- 2015 – 63,947 miles
- 2014 – 62,601 miles
- 2013 – 61,227 miles
- 2012 – 60,489 miles
- 2011 – 59,308 miles
- 2010 – 58,148 miles
- 2009 – 56,761 miles
- 2008 – 54,566 miles
- 2007 – 52,604 miles
- 2006 – 49,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,106 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,106 miles (+6,654)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 76,106 miles
- Test number
- 970475792314
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass69,452 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 69,452 miles
- Test number
- 921228905822
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail69,450 miles (+404)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,450 miles
- Test number
- 574659055220
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,046 miles (+605)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 69,046 miles
- Test number
- 380410105921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
Pass68,441 miles (+495)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 68,441 miles
- Test number
- 301065082047
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,946 miles (+538)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,946 miles
- Test number
- 511561686656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,408 miles (+667)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,408 miles
- Test number
- 959035218055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,741 miles (+1,415)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,741 miles
- Test number
- 902014505187
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear door step (5.2.6)
Pass65,326 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,326 miles
- Test number
- 654194708194
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Fail65,326 miles (+695)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,326 miles
- Test number
- 448368276864
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Pass64,631 miles (+684)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,631 miles
- Test number
- 984427440365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,947 miles (+1,346)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 63,947 miles
- Test number
- 547277985066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,601 miles (+1,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 62,601 miles
- Test number
- 817073674007
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass61,227 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,227 miles
- Test number
- 477530683041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail61,227 miles (+738)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,227 miles
- Test number
- 136348473432
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,489 miles (+1,181)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,489 miles
- Test number
- 119550682036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass59,308 miles (+1,160)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,308 miles
- Test number
- 927296171060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to split
Pass58,148 miles (+1,387)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,148 miles
- Test number
- 473691780005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,761 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,761 miles
- Test number
- 344003489072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,755 miles (+2,189)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,755 miles
- Test number
- 181642089030
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Pass54,566 miles (+1,962)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,566 miles
- Test number
- 980335488044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,604 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,604 miles
- Test number
- 560169777088
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass49,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 49,586 miles
- Test number
- 620200686020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P173 TFU
- Does P173 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P173 TFU expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P173 TFU?
- The MOT on P173 TFU expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P173 TFU done?
- P173 TFU was recorded at 76,106 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
- Has P173 TFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P173 TFU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on P173 TFU 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 P173 TFU find?
- P173 TFU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area.
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