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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T718 FRAMOT history

T718 FRA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
167,106 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 FRA was last recorded at 167,106 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,885 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,106 miles
  • 2021 – 165,885 miles
  • 2019 – 165,841 miles
  • 2018 – 161,902 miles
  • 2017 – 157,219 miles
  • 2016 – 147,612 miles
  • 2015 – 132,701 miles
  • 2014 – 123,190 miles
  • 2013 – 117,001 miles
  • 2010 – 110,614 miles
  • 2009 – 102,522 miles
  • 2008 – 94,489 miles
  • 2007 – 89,305 miles
  • 2006 – 79,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,106 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,106 miles
    Test number
    697239172594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,885 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,885 miles
    Test number
    596116619620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,841 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,841 miles
    Test number
    272331748629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,902 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,902 miles
    Test number
    323769288077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,219 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,219 miles
    Test number
    516802766326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,612 miles
    Test number
    520096367075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail147,611 miles (+14,910)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,611 miles
    Test number
    238190702479
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass132,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,701 miles
    Test number
    609649525123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,701 miles (+9,511)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,701 miles
    Test number
    217049525412
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass123,190 miles (+6,189)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,190 miles
    Test number
    608773534111
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  11. Pass117,001 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,001 miles
    Test number
    207196433182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    344817730331
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail110,614 miles (+8,092)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    891838520396
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass102,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    522233439270
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  15. Fail102,517 miles (+8,028)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    583793539224
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass94,489 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    954683338290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,305 miles (+9,992)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    724619427266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,313 miles
    Test number
    271460236289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 FRA

Does T718 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T718 FRA expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T718 FRA?
The MOT on T718 FRA expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T718 FRA done?
T718 FRA was recorded at 167,106 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has T718 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 FRA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T718 FRA 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 T718 FRA find?
T718 FRA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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