Volkswagen Golf
Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc
T470 APXMOT history
T470 APX is a yellow and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 117,845 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T470 APX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Yellow and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T470 APX was last recorded at 117,845 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,743 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 102 miles
- Average per year
- 2,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,845 miles
- 2025 – 117,743 miles
- 2023 – 117,519 miles
- 2022 – 115,962 miles
- 2021 – 114,813 miles
- 2020 – 114,711 miles
- 2018 – 114,122 miles
- 2017 – 113,304 miles
- 2015 – 113,156 miles
- 2014 – 110,059 miles
- 2013 – 106,482 miles
- 2012 – 101,975 miles
- 2011 – 96,763 miles
- 2010 – 93,004 miles
- 2009 – 88,237 miles
- 2008 – 82,423 miles
- 2007 – 77,666 miles
- 2006 – 72,885 miles
- 2005 – 66,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,845 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,845 miles (+102)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 117,845 miles
- Test number
- 237771642548
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass117,743 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,743 miles
- Test number
- 972637814904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail117,743 miles (+224)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,743 miles
- Test number
- 131107362378
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,519 miles (+1,557)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 117,519 miles
- Test number
- 652010221007
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,962 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 115,962 miles
- Test number
- 816686292554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,813 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 114,813 miles
- Test number
- 460247966204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,711 miles (+589)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,711 miles
- Test number
- 534789467311
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass114,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,122 miles
- Test number
- 210718442621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,122 miles (+818)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,122 miles
- Test number
- 827520247874
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass113,304 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 113,304 miles
- Test number
- 795119978967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,156 miles (+3,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 113,156 miles
- Test number
- 132417590714
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Pass110,059 miles (+3,577)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 110,059 miles
- Test number
- 859658124206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,482 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,482 miles
- Test number
- 776923613284
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,482 miles (+4,507)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 106,482 miles
- Test number
- 788113813239
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass101,975 miles (+5,212)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 101,975 miles
- Test number
- 129586912267
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass96,763 miles (+3,759)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 96,763 miles
- Test number
- 807301501205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,004 miles (+4,767)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 93,004 miles
- Test number
- 303810400483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,237 miles (+5,814)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 88,237 miles
- Test number
- 844701809269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,423 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 82,423 miles
- Test number
- 843250108209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,666 miles (+4,781)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 77,666 miles
- Test number
- 850860507272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSmall cut to n/s/r seat belt
- NoteSmall imbalance to rear brakes
- NoteWiper blades split
Pass72,885 miles (+6,881)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,885 miles
- Test number
- 664545496104
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
Fail66,004 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,004 miles
- Test number
- 522242405295
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust section is in poor condition
- NoteHigh pressure power steering pipe is slightly damp
Pass66,004 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 66,004 miles
- Test number
- 610132405297
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust section is in poor condition
- NoteHigh pressure power steering pipe is slightly damp
Questions about T470 APX
- Does T470 APX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T470 APX is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T470 APX?
- The MOT on T470 APX is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T470 APX done?
- T470 APX was recorded at 117,845 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,459 miles a year.
- Has T470 APX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T470 APX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T470 APX 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 T470 APX find?
- T470 APX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides.
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