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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R407 DPNMOT history

R407 DPN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

R407 DPN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
74,857 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R407 DPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R407 DPN was last recorded at 74,857 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,833 miles · 26 Mar 2016
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,857 miles
  • 2016 – 74,833 miles
  • 2013 – 69,391 miles
  • 2012 – 62,324 miles
  • 2011 – 59,319 miles
  • 2010 – 45,465 miles
  • 2009 – 36,753 miles
  • 2008 – 34,231 miles
  • 2007 – 30,775 miles
  • 2006 – 26,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,857 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,857 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    445430533838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail74,848 miles (+15)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    747371825387
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail74,833 miles (+5,442)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    693698898509
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass69,391 miles (+7,067)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    687459733051
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/front inner drive shaft gator split

  5. Pass62,324 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    226473612063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    228279291169
    • NoteRear wheel bearings slack

  7. Fail59,319 miles (+13,854)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    409015991174
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wheel bearings slack

  8. Pass45,465 miles (+8,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    640720280120
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop brpken up.

  9. Pass36,753 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    341281009442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,231 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,231 miles
    Test number
    764683508223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,775 miles (+4,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    363619677161
    • NoteRear tyre sdewalls perishing

  12. Pass26,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    512075506256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R407 DPN

Does R407 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R407 DPN expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R407 DPN?
The MOT on R407 DPN expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R407 DPN done?
R407 DPN was recorded at 74,857 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
Has R407 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R407 DPN has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on R407 DPN 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 R407 DPN find?
R407 DPN passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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