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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T407 SVTMOT history

T407 SVT is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
147,632 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T407 SVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T407 SVT was last recorded at 147,632 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 4,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,054 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,578 miles
Average per year
6,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,632 miles
  • 2023 – 143,054 miles
  • 2021 – 136,489 miles
  • 2020 – 127,530 miles
  • 2019 – 116,647 miles
  • 2018 – 105,781 miles
  • 2017 – 91,647 miles
  • 2016 – 83,227 miles
  • 2012 – 77,161 miles
  • 2011 – 72,025 miles
  • 2010 – 66,620 miles
  • 2009 – 55,494 miles
  • 2008 – 50,712 miles
  • 2007 – 48,343 miles
  • 2006 – 40,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,632 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,632 miles (+4,578)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,632 miles
    Test number
    631688464563
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,054 miles (+6,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,054 miles
    Test number
    108408959866
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Near side front off side front and near side rear off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side front off side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,489 miles (+8,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,489 miles
    Test number
    835557576210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass127,530 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    769463721306
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  5. Fail127,530 miles (+10,883)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    865118424151
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  6. Pass116,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    276504711133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail116,647 miles (+10,866)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    683959908137
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass105,781 miles (+14,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    569672253391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    188974845114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,647 miles (+8,420)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    906084626681
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass83,227 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,227 miles
    Test number
    237956748939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,161 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    345611342232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,025 miles (+5,405)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    505888851110
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth front wishbone back bushes slightly perished

  14. Pass66,620 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    254347030138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,494 miles (+4,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    221416849445
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade is split.

  16. Pass50,712 miles (+2,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    400259948122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,343 miles (+7,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,343 miles
    Test number
    853459847166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    812487156176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T407 SVT

Does T407 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T407 SVT expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T407 SVT?
The MOT on T407 SVT expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T407 SVT done?
T407 SVT was recorded at 147,632 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 6,091 miles a year.
Has T407 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T407 SVT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T407 SVT 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 T407 SVT find?
T407 SVT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside.

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