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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T247 DFCMOT history

T247 DFC is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2024
Mileage
75,776 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T247 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T247 DFC was last recorded at 75,776 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,776 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,776 miles
  • 2022 – 66,582 miles
  • 2021 – 59,241 miles
  • 2020 – 53,686 miles
  • 2019 – 45,831 miles
  • 2018 – 38,861 miles
  • 2017 – 36,034 miles
  • 2016 – 34,149 miles
  • 2015 – 32,536 miles
  • 2014 – 32,237 miles
  • 2013 – 31,402 miles
  • 2012 – 30,410 miles
  • 2011 – 29,150 miles
  • 2010 – 27,820 miles
  • 2009 – 26,639 miles
  • 2008 – 25,319 miles
  • 2007 – 23,444 miles
  • 2006 – 21,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,776 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear axel bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Multi belt perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    664229983984
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail75,776 miles (+9,194)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    909451360847
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass66,582 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    346449394457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail66,578 miles (+7,337)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    671121142184
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass59,241 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,241 miles
    Test number
    368356175640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,686 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,686 miles
    Test number
    857478987278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail53,677 miles (+7,846)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,677 miles
    Test number
    222612573549
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    856431044461
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes worn

  9. Fail45,831 miles (+6,970)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    634002675067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes worn

  10. Pass38,861 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,861 miles
    Test number
    144719802064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass36,034 miles (+1,885)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    632667295628
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryMulti belt perished

  12. Pass34,149 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    621195735021
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
    • AdvisoryMulti belt perished

  13. Fail34,149 miles (+1,613)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    643751805353
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
    • AdvisoryMulti belt perished

  14. Pass32,536 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    978454235065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,237 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    227976634073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,402 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    949858873058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,410 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,410 miles
    Test number
    146803182007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,150 miles (+1,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    626340291025
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass27,820 miles (+1,181)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    881501470064
    • NoteLower arm bushs slightly perished and beginning to split.
    • NoteRear axle bushs beginning to perish and split.
    • NoteSlight pas fluid leak from pas pipe between pump and rack

  20. Fail26,639 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    822393789023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,639 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    854223989091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass25,319 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,319 miles
    Test number
    152071398015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre starting to crack

  23. Fail25,319 miles (+1,875)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,319 miles
    Test number
    170928888045
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre starting to crack

  24. Pass23,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,444 miles
    Test number
    340214777056
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords visible x3

  25. Fail23,444 miles (+1,680)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,444 miles
    Test number
    993083377067
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut but cords not visible x3

  26. Pass21,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,764 miles
    Test number
    922622176092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T247 DFC

Does T247 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T247 DFC expired on 25 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T247 DFC?
The MOT on T247 DFC expired on 25 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T247 DFC done?
T247 DFC was recorded at 75,776 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 3,173 miles a year.
Has T247 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T247 DFC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T247 DFC 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 T247 DFC find?
T247 DFC passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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