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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T473 JTDMOT history

T473 JTD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
139,243 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 JTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 JTD was last recorded at 139,243 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,160 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
4,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,243 miles
  • 2022 – 134,160 miles
  • 2021 – 129,653 miles
  • 2020 – 127,001 miles
  • 2019 – 123,933 miles
  • 2018 – 120,799 miles
  • 2017 – 117,554 miles
  • 2016 – 114,258 miles
  • 2015 – 110,690 miles
  • 2014 – 107,078 miles
  • 2013 – 104,931 miles
  • 2012 – 101,806 miles
  • 2011 – 93,872 miles
  • 2010 – 84,013 miles
  • 2009 – 79,395 miles
  • 2008 – 69,524 miles
  • 2007 – 65,425 miles
  • 2006 – 60,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside central of floor is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,243 miles (+5,083)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    222787131126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside central of floor is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass134,160 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,160 miles
    Test number
    791087524984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,653 miles (+2,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    937444440670
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass127,001 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,001 miles
    Test number
    956600817420
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail127,001 miles (+3,068)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,001 miles
    Test number
    889432395319
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass123,933 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    475567407524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    266426249104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,799 miles (+3,245)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    386512537514
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass117,554 miles (+3,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    118509947228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass114,258 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,258 miles
    Test number
    869982811365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,690 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    845032715250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,689 miles (+3,611)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,689 miles
    Test number
    119928305235
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  13. Pass107,078 miles (+2,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,078 miles
    Test number
    447394714254
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticking slightly
  14. Pass104,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,931 miles
    Test number
    327908303407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,931 miles (+3,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,931 miles
    Test number
    378316803261
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass101,806 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,806 miles
    Test number
    977486892127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,872 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    135777111229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail93,865 miles (+9,852)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,865 miles
    Test number
    388790511451
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs worn and pitted
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r door wont open
  19. Fail84,013 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    441699700231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine required 2 litres of oil before emissions test
  20. Pass84,013 miles (+4,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    850339300292
    • NoteEngine required 2 litres of oil before emissions test
  21. Pass79,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    343949909497
    • NoteO/s/r door will not open
  22. Fail79,395 miles (+9,871)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    832288609295
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/r door will not open
  23. Pass69,524 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    592307208295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,425 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    842554997140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    121382496109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T473 JTD

Does T473 JTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T473 JTD expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T473 JTD?
The MOT on T473 JTD expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T473 JTD done?
T473 JTD was recorded at 139,243 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 4,614 miles a year.
Has T473 JTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 JTD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T473 JTD 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 T473 JTD find?
T473 JTD passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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