Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T470 BWOMOT history
T470 BWO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 196,534 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T470 BWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T470 BWO was last recorded at 196,534 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,509 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 5,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 196,534 miles
- 2023 – 193,756 miles
- 2022 – 191,836 miles
- 2021 – 186,331 miles
- 2019 – 179,562 miles
- 2018 – 173,657 miles
- 2017 – 164,908 miles
- 2015 – 160,785 miles
- 2014 – 157,253 miles
- 2013 – 147,886 miles
- 2012 – 141,832 miles
- 2011 – 135,851 miles
- 2010 – 130,924 miles
- 2009 – 125,481 miles
- 2008 – 113,713 miles
- 2007 – 103,718 miles
- 2006 – 92,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,534 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,534 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 196,534 miles
- Test number
- 183270213265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail196,509 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,509 miles
- Test number
- 226990720241
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass193,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 193,756 miles
- Test number
- 569407018785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,756 miles (+1,920)15 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,756 miles
- Test number
- 323444060336
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass191,836 miles (+5,505)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 191,836 miles
- Test number
- 884343778701
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass186,331 miles (+6,769)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 186,331 miles
- Test number
- 429146079264
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
Pass179,562 miles (+5,905)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 179,562 miles
- Test number
- 532753482852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,657 miles (+8,749)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 173,657 miles
- Test number
- 442088845933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,908 miles (+4,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 164,908 miles
- Test number
- 767352553180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass160,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 160,785 miles
- Test number
- 806042365107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,785 miles (+3,532)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,785 miles
- Test number
- 915361965133
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass157,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 157,253 miles
- Test number
- 418190364158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,253 miles (+9,367)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,253 miles
- Test number
- 545107054128
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass147,886 miles (+6,054)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 147,886 miles
- Test number
- 517311833147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffsidefront tyre wearing low aqnd worn on inner edge.
Pass141,832 miles (+5,981)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 141,832 miles
- Test number
- 669105332197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,851 miles (+4,927)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 135,851 miles
- Test number
- 467694731131
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront brake discs are lipped
- NoteRear brake discs are lipped
Pass130,924 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 130,924 miles
- Test number
- 634710740134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,876 miles (+5,395)2 failures3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,876 miles
- Test number
- 363118730192
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass125,481 miles (+11,768)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 125,481 miles
- Test number
- 722707449167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,713 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 113,713 miles
- Test number
- 520031758155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,709 miles (+9,991)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,709 miles
- Test number
- 762868348109
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass103,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 103,718 miles
- Test number
- 490995947125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,715 miles (+11,626)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,715 miles
- Test number
- 671995147144
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass92,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 92,089 miles
- Test number
- 960594946134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T470 BWO
- Does T470 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T470 BWO expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T470 BWO?
- The MOT on T470 BWO expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T470 BWO done?
- T470 BWO was recorded at 196,534 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
- Has T470 BWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T470 BWO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T470 BWO 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 BWO find?
- T470 BWO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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