Volkswagen Golf
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T741 TBDMOT history
T741 TBD is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 166,959 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T741 TBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T741 TBD was last recorded at 166,959 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,907 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 5,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,959 miles
- 2025 – 166,907 miles
- 2024 – 166,840 miles
- 2022 – 166,748 miles
- 2021 – 166,423 miles
- 2020 – 165,767 miles
- 2019 – 157,739 miles
- 2018 – 152,002 miles
- 2017 – 147,905 miles
- 2016 – 138,921 miles
- 2014 – 129,456 miles
- 2013 – 115,635 miles
- 2012 – 108,246 miles
- 2011 – 100,131 miles
- 2010 – 93,041 miles
- 2009 – 83,236 miles
- 2008 – 74,375 miles
- 2007 – 68,619 miles
- 2006 – 60,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,959 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,959 miles (+52)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 166,959 miles
- Test number
- 266135744008
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass166,907 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 166,907 miles
- Test number
- 288428712035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,840 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 166,840 miles
- Test number
- 790126770300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,748 miles (+325)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 166,748 miles
- Test number
- 150581016788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,423 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,423 miles
- Test number
- 895919366002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 165,767 miles
- Test number
- 191189288733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,767 miles (+8,028)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,767 miles
- Test number
- 588972650761
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective SEAT BELT TWISTED... (7.1.2 (e))
Pass157,739 miles (+5,737)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,739 miles
- Test number
- 293327279747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,002 miles (+4,097)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 152,002 miles
- Test number
- 848352952723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,905 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 147,905 miles
- Test number
- 614766902881
- AdvisoryExhaust system poor
- AdvisoryTyres diffrent size front too rear
Fail147,897 miles (+8,976)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,897 miles
- Test number
- 866004918222
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass138,921 miles (+9,465)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 138,921 miles
- Test number
- 214353873839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,456 miles (+1,561)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 129,456 miles
- Test number
- 786031244274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail127,895 miles (+12,260)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,895 miles
- Test number
- 465818484143
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass115,635 miles (+7,389)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 115,635 miles
- Test number
- 708920543161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass108,246 miles (+8,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 108,246 miles
- Test number
- 237512872410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass100,131 miles (+7,090)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 100,131 miles
- Test number
- 459615141109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,041 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 93,041 miles
- Test number
- 231009900268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFual filter in poor condition
- NoteRear brake has slight imbalance
- NoteRear discs in poor condition
Fail93,041 miles (+9,805)2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,041 miles
- Test number
- 594319600263
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFual filter in poor condition
- NoteRear brake has slight imbalance
- NoteRear discs in poor condition
Pass83,236 miles (+8,861)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 83,236 miles
- Test number
- 931646909212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,375 miles (+5,756)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,375 miles
- Test number
- 451408108270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,619 miles (+8,531)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 68,619 miles
- Test number
- 300597307286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,088 miles7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 60,088 miles
- Test number
- 331436306483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteNsr tyre,outer sidewall and tread splitting
Questions about T741 TBD
- Does T741 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T741 TBD is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T741 TBD?
- The MOT on T741 TBD is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T741 TBD done?
- T741 TBD was recorded at 166,959 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
- Has T741 TBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T741 TBD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on T741 TBD 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 TBD find?
- T741 TBD passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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