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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T741 FOWMOT history

T741 FOW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
98,866 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T741 FOW
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T741 FOW was last recorded at 98,866 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 1,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,624 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,242 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,866 miles
  • 2022 – 97,624 miles
  • 2021 – 89,290 miles
  • 2019 – 71,204 miles
  • 2017 – 59,205 miles
  • 2016 – 57,229 miles
  • 2015 – 54,369 miles
  • 2014 – 52,673 miles
  • 2013 – 49,510 miles
  • 2012 – 47,224 miles
  • 2011 – 45,014 miles
  • 2010 – 42,627 miles
  • 2009 – 40,245 miles
  • 2008 – 37,389 miles
  • 2007 – 34,065 miles
  • 2006 – 31,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,866 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,866 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,866 miles
    Test number
    640788429578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,624 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,624 miles
    Test number
    242517042205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,622 miles (+8,332)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    949255282264
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass89,290 miles (+18,086)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,290 miles
    Test number
    304914171574
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass71,204 miles (+11,999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    885198962512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    336415767644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail59,205 miles (+1,976)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    334786470064
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass57,229 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    747854311222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail57,229 miles (+2,860)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    396436607408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass54,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    222723589549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail54,367 miles (+1,694)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    356872429671
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,673 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    217244844323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,510 miles (+2,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    288926943397
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass47,224 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    947094612330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,014 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    525995511356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,627 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,627 miles
    Test number
    460426120371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,245 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    950838619393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,242 miles (+2,853)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,242 miles
    Test number
    193207819323
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass37,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    191076638124
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail37,389 miles (+3,324)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    383226238160
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,065 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    993196037151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    292219536481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,680 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    422459336101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T741 FOW

Does T741 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T741 FOW expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T741 FOW?
The MOT on T741 FOW expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T741 FOW done?
T741 FOW was recorded at 98,866 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has T741 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T741 FOW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T741 FOW 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 T741 FOW find?
T741 FOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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