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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T476 DETMOT history

T476 DET is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
202,674 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T476 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T476 DET was last recorded at 202,674 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,230 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
8,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,674 miles
  • 2021 – 195,151 miles
  • 2020 – 190,134 miles
  • 2019 – 183,955 miles
  • 2018 – 183,931 miles
  • 2017 – 172,849 miles
  • 2016 – 159,121 miles
  • 2015 – 148,228 miles
  • 2014 – 132,315 miles
  • 2013 – 118,713 miles
  • 2012 – 107,977 miles
  • 2011 – 102,480 miles
  • 2010 – 93,187 miles
  • 2009 – 86,154 miles
  • 2008 – 79,904 miles
  • 2007 – 69,788 miles
  • 2006 – 58,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,674 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,674 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,674 miles
    Test number
    875957702701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail202,230 miles (+7,079)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,230 miles
    Test number
    229431603080
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrossion on o/s/f wing and rear wheel arch

  3. Pass195,151 miles (+5,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    195,151 miles
    Test number
    683270405797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,134 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    190,134 miles
    Test number
    723933500028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,955 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    183,955 miles
    Test number
    193452207971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail183,931 miles (+11,082)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,931 miles
    Test number
    628323512589
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  7. Pass172,849 miles (+13,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    172,849 miles
    Test number
    434293683192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass159,121 miles (+10,893)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,121 miles
    Test number
    302083379063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,228 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,228 miles
    Test number
    866810245123
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail147,794 miles (+15,479)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,794 miles
    Test number
    677131935127
    • FailureInner Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass132,315 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,315 miles
    Test number
    395549734124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail132,146 miles (+13,433)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,146 miles
    Test number
    966444934188
    • FailureInner Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,713 miles (+10,736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    928877253100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail107,977 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    108580762142
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass107,977 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    176360362169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,480 miles (+9,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,480 miles
    Test number
    875207041132
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  17. Pass93,187 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    100384540155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,154 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    963530749121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail86,154 miles (+6,250)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    502269039129
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass79,904 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,904 miles
    Test number
    231304038404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,788 miles (+10,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,788 miles
    Test number
    254062447466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    234971956174
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T476 DET

Does T476 DET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T476 DET expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T476 DET?
The MOT on T476 DET expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T476 DET done?
T476 DET was recorded at 202,674 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 8,794 miles a year.
Has T476 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T476 DET has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T476 DET 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 T476 DET find?
T476 DET passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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