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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T209 FCWMOT history

T209 FCW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,470 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T209 FCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T209 FCW was last recorded at 74,470 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 6,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,411 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,059 miles
Average per year
1,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,470 miles
  • 2025 – 68,411 miles
  • 2024 – 66,354 miles
  • 2023 – 61,828 miles
  • 2022 – 59,045 miles
  • 2021 – 54,918 miles
  • 2020 – 52,510 miles
  • 2019 – 49,192 miles
  • 2018 – 45,802 miles
  • 2017 – 43,052 miles
  • 2016 – 42,670 miles
  • 2015 – 42,364 miles
  • 2014 – 41,870 miles
  • 2013 – 41,376 miles
  • 2012 – 41,027 miles
  • 2011 – 40,718 miles
  • 2010 – 40,349 miles
  • 2009 – 39,469 miles
  • 2008 – 38,419 miles
  • 2007 – 36,839 miles
  • 2006 – 35,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,470 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,470 miles (+6,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    942513446192
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    227691251221
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail68,411 miles (+2,057)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    330082973379
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,354 miles (+4,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    860256513693
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass61,828 miles (+2,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    695238413566
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,045 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    677263623327
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail59,045 miles (+4,127)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    175163777358
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    164968545363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,918 miles (+2,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    649156220885
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    347486586434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,510 miles (+3,318)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    138224848930
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    864209733666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,192 miles (+3,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    193565181991
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass45,802 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    283291591712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail45,778 miles (+2,726)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    293793061307
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass43,052 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    980197510084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,670 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    523367410720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,364 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    477631615118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,870 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    138643314148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,376 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    729323013136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,027 miles
    Test number
    407894612151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,027 miles (+309)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,027 miles
    Test number
    527451512154
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass40,718 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    588536911172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,349 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    912329100124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,469 miles (+1,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    602861319170
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass38,419 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    113671308132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,839 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    904534617117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    464675216137
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

Questions about T209 FCW

Does T209 FCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T209 FCW is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T209 FCW?
The MOT on T209 FCW is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T209 FCW done?
T209 FCW was recorded at 74,470 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
Has T209 FCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T209 FCW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T209 FCW 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 T209 FCW find?
T209 FCW passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear axel corroded; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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