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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T74 DGPMOT history

T74 DGP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,076 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 DGP was last recorded at 99,076 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,242 miles · 11 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
3,834 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,076 miles
  • 2018 – 95,242 miles
  • 2017 – 87,780 miles
  • 2016 – 81,859 miles
  • 2015 – 76,881 miles
  • 2014 – 74,462 miles
  • 2013 – 72,038 miles
  • 2012 – 69,757 miles
  • 2011 – 67,874 miles
  • 2010 – 65,148 miles
  • 2009 – 62,286 miles
  • 2008 – 58,290 miles
  • 2007 – 55,184 miles
  • 2006 – 49,906 miles
  • 2005 – 44,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,076 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,076 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,076 miles
    Test number
    952823064179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    439281956087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,242 miles (+7,462)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    243123734742
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,780 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    577368201986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,859 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,859 miles
    Test number
    909478787647
    • AdvisoryBoth Front tyres getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass76,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    945664840750
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail76,881 miles (+2,419)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    942927912966
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass74,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    978972404385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,462 miles (+2,424)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    765062304311
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass72,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    348691883295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,038 miles (+2,281)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    557871583285
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass69,757 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    975976382284
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  13. Fail69,757 miles (+1,883)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    425076782289
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  14. Fail67,874 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    116049201303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front & offside front tyres are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

  15. Pass67,874 miles (+2,726)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    319289101312
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front & offside front tyres are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

  16. Pass65,148 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    492305440304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,286 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    582699409394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,290 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,290 miles
    Test number
    333732798272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,184 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    993219017371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,906 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    501042326359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    630495415353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T74 DGP

Does T74 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 DGP is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T74 DGP?
The MOT on T74 DGP is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T74 DGP done?
T74 DGP was recorded at 99,076 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has T74 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 DGP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on T74 DGP 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 T74 DGP find?
T74 DGP passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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