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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T847 VAPMOT history

T847 VAP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2024
Mileage
164,042 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T847 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T847 VAP was last recorded at 164,042 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 3,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,554 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,488 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,042 miles
  • 2022 – 160,554 miles
  • 2021 – 158,010 miles
  • 2020 – 156,112 miles
  • 2019 – 151,425 miles
  • 2018 – 148,774 miles
  • 2017 – 145,553 miles
  • 2016 – 140,327 miles
  • 2015 – 134,180 miles
  • 2014 – 128,480 miles
  • 2013 – 120,257 miles
  • 2012 – 111,191 miles
  • 2011 – 100,355 miles
  • 2010 – 89,004 miles
  • 2009 – 79,172 miles
  • 2008 – 70,858 miles
  • 2007 – 62,021 miles
  • 2006 – 53,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,042 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,042 miles (+3,488)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,042 miles
    Test number
    652946388049
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,554 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,554 miles
    Test number
    403060011748
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail160,554 miles (+2,544)2 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,554 miles
    Test number
    533483395193
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass158,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    814525706668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,010 miles (+1,898)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    483734927696
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass156,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,112 miles
    Test number
    879121844080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,112 miles (+4,687)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,112 miles
    Test number
    939578220232
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,425 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,425 miles
    Test number
    419992945899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,425 miles (+2,651)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,425 miles
    Test number
    553475056002
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass148,774 miles (+3,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,774 miles
    Test number
    354190873532
    • 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass145,553 miles (+5,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    515491772416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass140,327 miles (+6,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,327 miles
    Test number
    852874676269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass134,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,180 miles
    Test number
    186908845412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,177 miles (+5,697)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,177 miles
    Test number
    949397145032
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass128,480 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,480 miles
    Test number
    865517754002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,479 miles (+8,222)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,479 miles
    Test number
    569616254064
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChip in front windscreen
    • NoteEngine/gearbox oily
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteNear side front pads low

  17. Pass120,257 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,257 miles
    Test number
    837470463000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner rack joint

  18. Fail120,256 miles (+9,065)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    129660163408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner rack joint

  19. Pass111,191 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,191 miles
    Test number
    346126542023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag lamp is on.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail111,186 miles (+10,831)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    128086642049
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag lamp is on.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass100,355 miles (+11,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    488866941064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,004 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    831550660035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,990 miles (+9,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    263013750021
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass79,172 miles (+8,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    432337449076
    • NoteNEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN INNER EDGE OF FRONT DISCS WORN REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

  25. Pass70,858 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    262286158053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,021 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    181969357432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    101898736003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T847 VAP

Does T847 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T847 VAP expired on 28 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T847 VAP?
The MOT on T847 VAP expired on 28 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T847 VAP done?
T847 VAP was recorded at 164,042 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has T847 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T847 VAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T847 VAP 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 T847 VAP find?
T847 VAP passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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