
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T174 VHOMOT history
T174 VHO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 154,396 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T174 VHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T174 VHO was last recorded at 154,396 miles on 9 May 2026, 6,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,354 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,042 miles
- Average per year
- 5,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,396 miles
- 2025 – 148,354 miles
- 2024 – 141,000 miles
- 2023 – 132,777 miles
- 2022 – 127,928 miles
- 2021 – 120,395 miles
- 2020 – 114,237 miles
- 2019 – 104,899 miles
- 2018 – 96,484 miles
- 2017 – 89,915 miles
- 2016 – 82,676 miles
- 2015 – 74,784 miles
- 2014 – 69,862 miles
- 2013 – 59,431 miles
- 2012 – 57,915 miles
- 2011 – 55,942 miles
- 2010 – 53,356 miles
- 2009 – 51,672 miles
- 2008 – 47,428 miles
- 2007 – 41,651 miles
- 2006 – 37,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,396 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 154,396 miles
- Test number
- 665297932975
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail154,396 miles (+6,042)2 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,396 miles
- Test number
- 598740586754
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,354 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 148,354 miles
- Test number
- 103847262485
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail148,354 miles (+7,354)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,354 miles
- Test number
- 527878077254
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,000 miles (+8,223)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 141,000 miles
- Test number
- 319193752262
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,777 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,777 miles
- Test number
- 452840540855
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPetrol filler cap seal slightly cracked but maintaining a seal
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail132,777 miles (+4,849)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,777 miles
- Test number
- 480651036779
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPetrol filler cap seal slightly cracked but maintaining a seal
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,928 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 127,928 miles
- Test number
- 943346971925
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,924 miles (+7,529)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,924 miles
- Test number
- 689917016001
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,395 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 120,395 miles
- Test number
- 904115701912
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail120,395 miles (+6,158)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,395 miles
- Test number
- 155586281869
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,237 miles (+9,338)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 114,237 miles
- Test number
- 989658831894
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNON exhaust fumes apparent around engine compartment but not deemed dangerous to vehicle occupants
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,899 miles (+8,415)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,899 miles
- Test number
- 336718386153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,484 miles (+6,569)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,484 miles
- Test number
- 493487730083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,915 miles (+7,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,915 miles
- Test number
- 783670955802
- AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged/ glass broken
Pass82,676 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 82,676 miles
- Test number
- 453933662117
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail82,676 miles (+7,892)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,676 miles
- Test number
- 775813907739
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass74,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 74,784 miles
- Test number
- 625665815183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,784 miles (+4,922)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,784 miles
- Test number
- 919385515105
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass69,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 69,862 miles
- Test number
- 338338904197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,862 miles (+10,431)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,862 miles
- Test number
- 417258304152
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass59,431 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 59,431 miles
- Test number
- 616382503116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail59,431 miles (+1,516)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,431 miles
- Test number
- 897542103106
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,915 miles (+1,973)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 57,915 miles
- Test number
- 247488782011
- NoteSlight perishing on n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes
Pass55,942 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,942 miles
- Test number
- 827798881020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,356 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,356 miles
- Test number
- 281655000441
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail53,356 miles (+1,684)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,356 miles
- Test number
- 892005500199
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass51,672 miles (+4,244)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 51,672 miles
- Test number
- 383451039181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth inner cv boots weeping
Pass47,428 miles (+5,777)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,428 miles
- Test number
- 511927128161
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,651 miles (+4,237)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,651 miles
- Test number
- 521153527128
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front inner driveshaft gaitors leaking slightly
- NoteFront suspension soft
Pass37,414 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 37,414 miles
- Test number
- 573919026158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T174 VHO
- Does T174 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 VHO is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T174 VHO?
- The MOT on T174 VHO is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T174 VHO done?
- T174 VHO was recorded at 154,396 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
- Has T174 VHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T174 VHO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T174 VHO 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 T174 VHO find?
- T174 VHO passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 10 advisories: coolant leak; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 7 more.
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