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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T747 ETFMOT history

T747 ETF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2024
Mileage
151,418 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T747 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
1 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T747 ETF was last recorded at 151,418 miles on 1 May 2023, 5,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,977 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,441 miles
Average per year
6,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,418 miles
  • 2022 – 145,977 miles
  • 2021 – 140,537 miles
  • 2020 – 136,972 miles
  • 2019 – 126,809 miles
  • 2018 – 116,614 miles
  • 2017 – 109,100 miles
  • 2016 – 101,592 miles
  • 2015 – 94,176 miles
  • 2014 – 88,429 miles
  • 2013 – 82,843 miles
  • 2012 – 77,667 miles
  • 2011 – 70,586 miles
  • 2010 – 63,657 miles
  • 2009 – 55,801 miles
  • 2008 – 50,252 miles
  • 2007 – 44,841 miles
  • 2006 – 41,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,418 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/outter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both service and hand brake
  • AdvisoryFront both wings duck tape on body

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,418 miles (+5,441)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,418 miles
    Test number
    861992877474
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/outter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both service and hand brake
    • AdvisoryFront both wings duck tape on body

  2. Pass145,977 miles (+5,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,977 miles
    Test number
    414083987738
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,537 miles
    Test number
    475052847602
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55 x 16 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind n/s/f and recommend further invesyigation
    • AdvisoryWash bottle leak

  4. Fail140,537 miles (+3,565)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,537 miles
    Test number
    906033321553
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55 x 16 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind n/s/f and recommend further invesyigation
    • AdvisoryWash bottle leak

  5. Pass136,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    675922180680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Fail136,972 miles (+10,163)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    536679239147
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass126,809 miles (+10,195)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,809 miles
    Test number
    195995426655
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  8. Pass116,614 miles (+154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,614 miles
    Test number
    833817006871
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s outer and n/s inner cv gaiters weeping grease.

  9. Fail116,460 miles (+7,360)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    231774058021
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryO/s outer and n/s inner cv gaiters weeping grease.

  10. Pass109,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,100 miles
    Test number
    558440530873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail109,100 miles (+7,508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,100 miles
    Test number
    741347741503
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,592 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,592 miles
    Test number
    708627827319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail101,495 miles (+7,319)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,495 miles
    Test number
    397629416595
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass94,176 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,176 miles
    Test number
    465909575004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside inner rack slight play

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    505508575017
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside inner rack slight play

  16. Pass88,429 miles (+5,586)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    637954074018
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth inner rack ends have slight play

  17. Pass82,843 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    525140683017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  18. Fail82,827 miles (+5,160)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,827 miles
    Test number
    146119273044
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass77,667 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    916481982088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,534 miles (+6,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    287975872087
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass70,586 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    447532681042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,475 miles (+6,818)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    339624371062
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,657 miles (+7,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    290254970008
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight movement front lower arm rear bushes

  24. Pass55,801 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    683413889060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,723 miles (+5,471)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,723 miles
    Test number
    741335679083
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

  26. Pass50,252 miles (+5,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    141230188455
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  27. Pass44,841 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    830218377009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,357 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    103062786423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,352 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    621515976073
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T747 ETF

Does T747 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T747 ETF expired on 30 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T747 ETF?
The MOT on T747 ETF expired on 30 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T747 ETF done?
T747 ETF was recorded at 151,418 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2023, an average of 6,427 miles a year.
Has T747 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T747 ETF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T747 ETF 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 T747 ETF find?
T747 ETF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 10 more.

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