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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T837 FHGMOT history

T837 FHG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,232 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 FHG
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 FHG was last recorded at 146,232 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 9,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2010: 92,429 miles, lower than 94,327 miles on 26 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,077 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,155 miles
Average per year
3,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,232 miles
  • 2025 – 137,077 miles
  • 2024 – 127,661 miles
  • 2021 – 126,420 miles
  • 2020 – 125,745 miles
  • 2019 – 122,351 miles
  • 2018 – 119,375 miles
  • 2017 – 116,009 miles
  • 2016 – 112,310 miles
  • 2015 – 108,398 miles
  • 2014 – 105,052 miles
  • 2013 – 102,078 miles
  • 2011 – 97,741 miles
  • 2010 – 92,429 miles
  • 2009 – 91,386 miles
  • 2008 – 86,307 miles
  • 2007 – 79,840 miles
  • 2006 – 75,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,232 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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,232 miles (+9,155)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,232 miles
    Test number
    5764004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,077 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,077 miles
    Test number
    4589338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,661 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,661 miles
    Test number
    296240910375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,420 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    660096046746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,745 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,745 miles
    Test number
    963738374149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,351 miles (+2,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,351 miles
    Test number
    980476415785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,375 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    603944931755
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass116,009 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    192352989004
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass112,310 miles (+3,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,310 miles
    Test number
    628266248714
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass108,398 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    406895955021
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail108,367 miles (+3,315)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    247611655098
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass105,052 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,052 miles
    Test number
    679200554084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,078 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    195914053010
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass102,078 miles (+4,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    507064953089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,741 miles (+5,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    148210931285
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

  16. Pass92,429 miles (-1,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    320954940211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail94,327 miles (+2,941)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    390858530276
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,386 miles (+5,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    213259539234
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,307 miles (+6,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    604779038280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,840 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    852604017203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,256 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    371993116426
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass75,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    943873216205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T837 FHG

Does T837 FHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T837 FHG is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T837 FHG?
The MOT on T837 FHG is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T837 FHG done?
T837 FHG was recorded at 146,232 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,551 miles a year.
Has T837 FHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 FHG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on T837 FHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T837 FHG find?
T837 FHG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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