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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T274 XCDMOT history

T274 XCD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,575 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 XCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 XCD was last recorded at 78,575 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,573 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,575 miles
  • 2024 – 68,953 miles
  • 2023 – 56,102 miles
  • 2022 – 40,448 miles
  • 2021 – 27,222 miles
  • 2020 – 20,382 miles
  • 2019 – 20,291 miles
  • 2018 – 19,972 miles
  • 2017 – 19,602 miles
  • 2016 – 19,042 miles
  • 2015 – 18,351 miles
  • 2014 – 17,624 miles
  • 2013 – 17,076 miles
  • 2012 – 16,145 miles
  • 2011 – 15,094 miles
  • 2010 – 14,051 miles
  • 2009 – 13,029 miles
  • 2008 – 12,079 miles
  • 2007 – 11,037 miles
  • 2006 – 9,801 miles
  • 2005 – 8,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,575 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,575 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    715858480523
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail78,573 miles (+9,620)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    540046827451
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass68,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    498365628434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,953 miles (+12,851)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    245589232561
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,102 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,102 miles
    Test number
    180109451474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail56,102 miles (+15,654)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,102 miles
    Test number
    125392739177
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass40,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    556099807287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,448 miles (+13,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    882432573211
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass27,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    906533439323
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative, but vehicle first used before 1st July 2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail27,222 miles (+6,840)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    580436416595
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative, but vehicle first used before 1st July 2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass20,382 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,382 miles
    Test number
    376673527967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,291 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,291 miles
    Test number
    628835213327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,972 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,972 miles
    Test number
    331331765118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,602 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,602 miles
    Test number
    627208192586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,042 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    172738117971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,351 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,351 miles
    Test number
    427813555105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,624 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,624 miles
    Test number
    246904574494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,076 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,076 miles
    Test number
    835022683159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,145 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,145 miles
    Test number
    836377772167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,094 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,094 miles
    Test number
    466373371136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,051 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,051 miles
    Test number
    863036860187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,029 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,029 miles
    Test number
    934680089115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,079 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,079 miles
    Test number
    564805278137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,037 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,037 miles
    Test number
    420792377195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,801 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,801 miles
    Test number
    802547476188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    8,314 miles
    Test number
    103504165122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 XCD

Does T274 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 XCD is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T274 XCD?
The MOT on T274 XCD is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 XCD done?
T274 XCD was recorded at 78,575 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has T274 XCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 XCD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T274 XCD 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 T274 XCD find?
T274 XCD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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