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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T471 BWOMOT history

T471 BWO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 229,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
229,884 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 BWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 BWO was last recorded at 229,884 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,877 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 229,884 miles
  • 2019 – 227,908 miles
  • 2018 – 222,290 miles
  • 2017 – 213,737 miles
  • 2016 – 209,032 miles
  • 2015 – 207,149 miles
  • 2014 – 204,650 miles
  • 2013 – 199,007 miles
  • 2012 – 190,641 miles
  • 2011 – 176,241 miles
  • 2010 – 163,006 miles
  • 2009 – 146,624 miles
  • 2008 – 134,913 miles
  • 2007 – 121,420 miles
  • 2006 – 105,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,884 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,884 miles (+7)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    229,884 miles
    Test number
    449635195749
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail229,877 miles (+1,969)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,877 miles
    Test number
    996654196894
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass227,908 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    227,908 miles
    Test number
    413906587029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass222,290 miles (+8,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    222,290 miles
    Test number
    600460493958
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,737 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    213,737 miles
    Test number
    644798907695
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail213,729 miles (+9)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,729 miles
    Test number
    946326904759
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail213,720 miles (+4,688)19 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,720 miles
    Test number
    810874522308
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass209,032 miles (+1,883)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    209,032 miles
    Test number
    191941876325
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floor sections corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill trims fitted

  9. Pass207,149 miles (+2,499)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    207,149 miles
    Test number
    315835555114
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteNearside foot and handbrake low effort advise immediate attention
    • NotePossible corrosion behind sill covers
    • NoteWipers split and poor

  10. Pass204,650 miles (+5,643)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    204,650 miles
    Test number
    636320874144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre in poor condition (cracking)

  11. Pass199,007 miles (+8,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    199,007 miles
    Test number
    836461273129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass190,641 miles (+14,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    190,641 miles
    Test number
    639978472168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass176,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    176,241 miles
    Test number
    269449371456
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Fail176,241 miles (+13,235)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,241 miles
    Test number
    987539671166
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Pass163,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    163,006 miles
    Test number
    221679470413
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Fail163,006 miles (+16,382)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,006 miles
    Test number
    753479670192
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass146,624 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    146,624 miles
    Test number
    693018869129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail146,622 miles (+11,709)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,622 miles
    Test number
    432497269154
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass134,913 miles (+13,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    763777458150
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass121,420 miles (+15,457)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    121,420 miles
    Test number
    382539977179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,963 miles
    Test number
    302238276131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,963 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,963 miles
    Test number
    230428476437
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T471 BWO

Does T471 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T471 BWO expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T471 BWO?
The MOT on T471 BWO expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T471 BWO done?
T471 BWO was recorded at 229,884 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 7,613 miles a year.
Has T471 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 BWO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T471 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 T471 BWO find?
T471 BWO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 14 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 springs; exhaust corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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