Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T817 SEUMOT history
T817 SEU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 175,999 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T817 SEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T817 SEU was last recorded at 175,999 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 174,538 miles · 15 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,461 miles
- Average per year
- 8,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 175,999 miles
- 2021 – 174,538 miles
- 2020 – 173,237 miles
- 2019 – 167,223 miles
- 2018 – 160,608 miles
- 2017 – 157,029 miles
- 2016 – 151,370 miles
- 2015 – 144,258 miles
- 2014 – 138,083 miles
- 2013 – 129,023 miles
- 2012 – 119,035 miles
- 2011 – 109,011 miles
- 2010 – 98,986 miles
- 2009 – 85,168 miles
- 2008 – 68,545 miles
- 2007 – 51,752 miles
- 2006 – 43,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,999 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,999 miles (+1,461)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 175,999 miles
- Test number
- 286653955593
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass174,538 miles (+1,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 174,538 miles
- Test number
- 234846154519
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,237 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 173,237 miles
- Test number
- 749464081737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,223 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 167,223 miles
- Test number
- 307060890456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,608 miles (+3,579)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 160,608 miles
- Test number
- 259995354845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,029 miles (+5,659)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 157,029 miles
- Test number
- 803102424521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,370 miles (+7,112)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 151,370 miles
- Test number
- 473483937149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,258 miles (+6,175)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 144,258 miles
- Test number
- 885536015061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,083 miles (+9,060)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 138,083 miles
- Test number
- 268527204077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded
- NoteService brake pedal slightly spongy
Pass129,023 miles (+9,988)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 129,023 miles
- Test number
- 445359703031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,035 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 119,035 miles
- Test number
- 775155222091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,913 miles (+9,902)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,913 miles
- Test number
- 949274612039
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s front brake disc in poor condition
- NoteRear discs in poor condition
Pass109,011 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 109,011 miles
- Test number
- 268328711011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edges
- NoteSurface3 corossion to all brake discs
Fail109,002 miles (+10,016)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,002 miles
- Test number
- 865094711045
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edges
- NoteSurface3 corossion to all brake discs
Pass98,986 miles (+13,818)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 98,986 miles
- Test number
- 791447070021
- NoteKnocking from rear suspension, suspect rear axle carrier bushes worn
- NoteLift in n/s/f top strut mount
- NoteO/s headlight not working - renewed bulb
- NoteO/s number plate light not working - renewed bulb
- NoteRear tyres worn close to limit on outer edges
Pass85,168 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 85,168 miles
- Test number
- 811347479024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,064 miles (+16,519)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,064 miles
- Test number
- 344233179039
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass68,545 miles (+16,793)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 68,545 miles
- Test number
- 321785878072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 51,752 miles
- Test number
- 362548677080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,750 miles (+8,513)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,750 miles
- Test number
- 383468777012
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass43,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 43,237 miles
- Test number
- 780658066086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T817 SEU
- Does T817 SEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T817 SEU expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T817 SEU?
- The MOT on T817 SEU expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T817 SEU done?
- T817 SEU was recorded at 175,999 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 8,345 miles a year.
- Has T817 SEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T817 SEU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2012.
- Has the mileage on T817 SEU 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 T817 SEU find?
- T817 SEU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush, and 3 more.
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