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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T774 ARVMOT history

T774 ARV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 345,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
345,714 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T774 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T774 ARV was last recorded at 345,714 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
345,714 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 345,714 miles
  • 2024 – 345,714 miles
  • 2023 – 332,871 miles
  • 2022 – 320,611 miles
  • 2020 – 311,871 miles
  • 2019 – 301,276 miles
  • 2018 – 288,831 miles
  • 2017 – 274,804 miles
  • 2016 – 260,680 miles
  • 2015 – 251,377 miles
  • 2014 – 232,985 miles
  • 2013 – 220,373 miles
  • 2012 – 208,873 miles
  • 2011 – 199,121 miles
  • 2010 – 186,683 miles
  • 2009 – 174,331 miles
  • 2008 – 161,092 miles
  • 2007 – 136,010 miles
  • 2006 – 107,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass345,714 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass345,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    345,714 miles
    Test number
    997504250889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass345,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    345,714 miles
    Test number
    252389168442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail345,714 miles (+12,843)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,714 miles
    Test number
    779037907449
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass332,871 miles (+12,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    332,871 miles
    Test number
    921666428992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass320,611 miles (+8,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    320,611 miles
    Test number
    594211186432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass311,871 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    311,871 miles
    Test number
    454867392594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass301,276 miles (+12,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    301,276 miles
    Test number
    907562413414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s/f strut top mount

  8. Pass288,831 miles (+14,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    288,831 miles
    Test number
    954578503215
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass274,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    274,804 miles
    Test number
    323050425516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail274,804 miles (+14,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,804 miles
    Test number
    591263636355
    • FailureCentral Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass260,680 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    260,680 miles
    Test number
    771915206608
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail260,676 miles (+9,299)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,676 miles
    Test number
    759465300928
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass251,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    251,377 miles
    Test number
    816826855135
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail251,377 miles (+18,392)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,377 miles
    Test number
    407835655159
    • DangerousEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass232,985 miles (+12,612)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    232,985 miles
    Test number
    666670354177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass220,373 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    220,373 miles
    Test number
    237974653406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  17. Fail220,373 miles (+11,500)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,373 miles
    Test number
    278304753445
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  18. Pass208,873 miles (+9,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    208,873 miles
    Test number
    207402622412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass199,121 miles (+12,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    199,121 miles
    Test number
    339730131172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass186,683 miles (+12,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    186,683 miles
    Test number
    830198020171
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

  21. Pass174,331 miles (+13,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    174,331 miles
    Test number
    641663139155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass161,092 miles (+25,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    161,092 miles
    Test number
    922102548144
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass136,010 miles (+28,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    136,010 miles
    Test number
    831394447157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    254140156466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T774 ARV

Does T774 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T774 ARV is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T774 ARV?
The MOT on T774 ARV is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T774 ARV done?
T774 ARV was recorded at 345,714 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 12,269 miles a year.
Has T774 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T774 ARV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T774 ARV 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 T774 ARV find?
T774 ARV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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