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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

R448 DGDMOT history

R448 DGD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

R448 DGD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
149,987 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R448 DGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R448 DGD was last recorded at 149,987 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 1,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,749 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,238 miles
Average per year
3,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 149,987 miles
  • 2020 – 148,749 miles
  • 2019 – 147,160 miles
  • 2018 – 142,378 miles
  • 2017 – 137,291 miles
  • 2016 – 130,803 miles
  • 2015 – 123,993 miles
  • 2014 – 114,723 miles
  • 2013 – 113,113 miles
  • 2011 – 112,532 miles
  • 2010 – 111,893 miles
  • 2009 – 110,786 miles
  • 2008 – 110,327 miles
  • 2007 – 101,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,987 miles (+1,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    309500929104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,749 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,749 miles
    Test number
    863511936176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,160 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,160 miles
    Test number
    929034740064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass142,378 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,378 miles
    Test number
    269459949991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,291 miles (+6,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    953418404860
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

  6. Pass130,803 miles (+6,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    206323910929
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass123,993 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,993 miles
    Test number
    348863898265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,723 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    488874244289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,113 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,113 miles
    Test number
    106293893029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,532 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    267862261231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  11. Pass111,893 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    391459640267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,786 miles
    Test number
    832100259235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,786 miles (+459)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,786 miles
    Test number
    960546849250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass110,327 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    901707358088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    483832367079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R448 DGD

Does R448 DGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R448 DGD expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R448 DGD?
The MOT on R448 DGD expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R448 DGD done?
R448 DGD was recorded at 149,987 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
Has R448 DGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R448 DGD has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on R448 DGD 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 R448 DGD find?
R448 DGD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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