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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T783 YFAMOT history

T783 YFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,583 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 YFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 YFA was last recorded at 148,583 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,247 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
3,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,583 miles
  • 2025 – 147,247 miles
  • 2024 – 145,519 miles
  • 2023 – 143,729 miles
  • 2022 – 141,882 miles
  • 2020 – 138,765 miles
  • 2019 – 137,399 miles
  • 2017 – 134,492 miles
  • 2016 – 132,462 miles
  • 2014 – 128,391 miles
  • 2013 – 126,134 miles
  • 2012 – 122,341 miles
  • 2011 – 118,028 miles
  • 2010 – 107,819 miles
  • 2009 – 92,760 miles
  • 2008 – 89,106 miles
  • 2007 – 80,354 miles
  • 2006 – 75,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,583 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,583 miles (+1,336)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    475452806869
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass147,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,247 miles
    Test number
    319315893963
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail147,247 miles (+1,728)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,247 miles
    Test number
    549615021405
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,519 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    289580222808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    132048375274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,729 miles (+1,847)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    144398273043
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    730516888428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,882 miles (+3,117)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    775582107790
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,765 miles
    Test number
    350415906791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail138,765 miles (+1,366)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,765 miles
    Test number
    729433714062
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass137,399 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,399 miles
    Test number
    950914376408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,389 miles (+2,897)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    175558902437
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass134,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    441305216062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Fail134,492 miles (+2,030)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    506654523136
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass132,462 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    963150963745
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has damage at nearside
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail132,462 miles (+4,071)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    302187388422
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has damage at nearside
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass128,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    445787224177
    • NoteNearside front subframe damaged

  18. Fail128,391 miles (+2,257)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    338757924154
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front subframe damaged

  19. Pass126,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,134 miles
    Test number
    229410753104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiperts split

  20. Fail126,134 miles (+3,793)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,134 miles
    Test number
    487409943172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiperts split

  21. Pass122,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    129508032145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail122,341 miles (+4,313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    525968532153
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass118,028 miles (+10,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    505103131175
    • NoteO/S REAR BRAKE BINDING

  24. Pass107,819 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    640418540026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,675 miles (+14,915)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    694486540037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass92,760 miles (+3,654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    910173319097
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  27. Pass89,106 miles (+8,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    224505998028
    • NoteRear pads low lift in o/s top mount trim under fuel tank loose

  28. Pass80,354 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,354 miles
    Test number
    561946587085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    110991886489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  30. Pass75,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    183851886086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T783 YFA

Does T783 YFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T783 YFA is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T783 YFA?
The MOT on T783 YFA is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T783 YFA done?
T783 YFA was recorded at 148,583 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,610 miles a year.
Has T783 YFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 YFA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T783 YFA 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 T783 YFA find?
T783 YFA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front coil spring corroded both; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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