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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T427 SGRMOT history

T427 SGR is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
198,318 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T427 SGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T427 SGR was last recorded at 198,318 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,984 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,318 miles
  • 2024 – 196,984 miles
  • 2023 – 190,001 miles
  • 2022 – 184,401 miles
  • 2021 – 182,725 miles
  • 2020 – 181,223 miles
  • 2019 – 178,338 miles
  • 2018 – 174,433 miles
  • 2017 – 170,207 miles
  • 2016 – 164,482 miles
  • 2015 – 159,203 miles
  • 2014 – 153,703 miles
  • 2013 – 147,097 miles
  • 2012 – 140,615 miles
  • 2011 – 135,211 miles
  • 2010 – 129,247 miles
  • 2009 – 123,103 miles
  • 2008 – 115,450 miles
  • 2007 – 108,236 miles
  • 2006 – 99,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,318 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight exhaust blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,318 miles (+1,334)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,318 miles
    Test number
    687852413648
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass196,984 miles (+6,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    196,984 miles
    Test number
    399475620993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  3. Pass190,001 miles (+5,600)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,001 miles
    Test number
    620564567397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  4. Pass184,401 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,401 miles
    Test number
    473715915619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe as surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill staring to go soft on corner

  5. Pass182,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,725 miles
    Test number
    299786000812
    • AdvisoryAdvised customer the car is sitting slightley hire on drivcers side due to new spring fitted

  6. Fail182,725 miles (+1,502)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,725 miles
    Test number
    607692101141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvised customer the car is sitting slightley hire on drivcers side due to new spring fitted

  7. Pass181,223 miles (+778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    181,223 miles
    Test number
    381082628390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass180,445 miles (+2,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,445 miles
    Test number
    874172776629
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s front top suspension mountings

  9. Pass178,338 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    178,338 miles
    Test number
    985157603327
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass174,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    300694949963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Fail174,433 miles (+4,226)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    830759996244
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass170,207 miles (+5,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,207 miles
    Test number
    657130256083
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass164,482 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,482 miles
    Test number
    670975798602
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass159,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,203 miles
    Test number
    738499325031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail159,203 miles (+5,500)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,203 miles
    Test number
    178607525085
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass153,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    909715934063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail153,703 miles (+6,606)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    879464334013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass147,097 miles (+6,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    389136623065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass140,615 miles (+5,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    140,615 miles
    Test number
    266181232076
    • NotePlay in n/s/f steering & susupension

  20. Pass135,211 miles (+5,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    135,211 miles
    Test number
    616638031042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside swivel joint in rack

  21. Pass129,247 miles (+6,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,247 miles
    Test number
    904329920057
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass123,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    131466139402
    • NoteSlight freeplay in n/s rack arm

  23. Fail123,103 miles (+7,653)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    964904139023
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight freeplay in n/s rack arm

  24. Pass115,450 miles (+7,214)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    373508438061
    • NoteRear brake pads 50% worn
    • NoteSlight movement to n/s front steering rack arm

  25. Pass108,236 miles (+8,268)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    108,236 miles
    Test number
    452719837037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,968 miles
    Test number
    272460246018
    • NoteSmall crack in off side front headlamp †

Questions about T427 SGR

Does T427 SGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T427 SGR expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T427 SGR?
The MOT on T427 SGR expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T427 SGR done?
T427 SGR was recorded at 198,318 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has T427 SGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T427 SGR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T427 SGR 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 T427 SGR find?
T427 SGR failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front inner tyre has ply or cords damaged; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 11 more.

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