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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T471 RWVMOT history

T471 RWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,208 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 RWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 RWV was last recorded at 119,208 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,084 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,124 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,208 miles
  • 2025 – 116,084 miles
  • 2024 – 112,721 miles
  • 2023 – 109,355 miles
  • 2022 – 106,420 miles
  • 2021 – 102,732 miles
  • 2020 – 99,781 miles
  • 2019 – 93,675 miles
  • 2018 – 91,072 miles
  • 2017 – 88,333 miles
  • 2016 – 83,092 miles
  • 2015 – 73,490 miles
  • 2014 – 65,040 miles
  • 2013 – 57,310 miles
  • 2012 – 48,582 miles
  • 2011 – 35,622 miles
  • 2010 – 32,609 miles
  • 2009 – 29,446 miles
  • 2008 – 26,524 miles
  • 2007 – 23,614 miles
  • 2006 – 19,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,208 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryABS light turned off prior to test
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmmisions at top end of limits

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,208 miles (+3,124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    325088820974
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryABS light turned off prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmmisions at top end of limits

  2. Pass116,084 miles (+3,363)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,084 miles
    Test number
    708549001927
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass112,721 miles (+10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,721 miles
    Test number
    729488446570
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,711 miles (+3,356)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    961809968576
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,355 miles (+2,935)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    771885037080
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,420 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    294610085922
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,409 miles (+3,677)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    354243648937
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,732 miles (+2,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    149395141982
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,781 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    136640937041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,675 miles (+2,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,675 miles
    Test number
    443148902630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,072 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    705274986990
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass88,333 miles (+5,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    509649641310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering knuckle

  13. Pass83,092 miles (+9,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    966101559163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass73,490 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    606829655085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,488 miles (+8,448)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    296657355073
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass65,040 miles (+7,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    178149364450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    379912673050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail57,310 miles (+8,728)1 dangerous12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    477597963083
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,582 miles (+12,960)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    216585362040
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear axle bushes have slight play
    • NoteRear tyres feathered
    • NoteSlight play front inner rack joints
    • NoteSlight play n/s top strut mount

  20. Pass35,622 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,622 miles
    Test number
    496580861021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,609 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    892517140009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    971510559086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail29,444 miles (+2,920)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,444 miles
    Test number
    722880459096
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass26,524 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    180010958013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass23,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    483071857092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,614 miles (+3,954)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    522751057000
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    932482366061
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about T471 RWV

Does T471 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 RWV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 RWV?
The MOT on T471 RWV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 RWV done?
T471 RWV was recorded at 119,208 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has T471 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 RWV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T471 RWV 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 RWV find?
T471 RWV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; abs light turned off prior to test; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, and 2 more.

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