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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T947 PYDMOT history

T947 PYD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,744 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 PYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T947 PYD was last recorded at 127,744 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 6,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,573 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,171 miles
Average per year
4,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,744 miles
  • 2024 – 121,573 miles
  • 2023 – 111,953 miles
  • 2022 – 106,537 miles
  • 2021 – 104,838 miles
  • 2020 – 104,403 miles
  • 2019 – 103,863 miles
  • 2018 – 103,050 miles
  • 2017 – 101,052 miles
  • 2016 – 96,058 miles
  • 2015 – 89,940 miles
  • 2014 – 84,454 miles
  • 2013 – 79,890 miles
  • 2012 – 75,470 miles
  • 2011 – 70,403 miles
  • 2010 – 66,212 miles
  • 2009 – 61,938 miles
  • 2008 – 57,129 miles
  • 2007 – 51,959 miles
  • 2006 – 46,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,744 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,744 miles (+6,171)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,744 miles
    Test number
    260317500921
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,573 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    298753237259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,571 miles (+9,618)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    760623769493
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass111,953 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    187513928864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,953 miles (+5,416)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    118164838198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,537 miles (+1,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,537 miles
    Test number
    123083175398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass104,838 miles (+435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,838 miles
    Test number
    298873554104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass104,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    414408878466
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail104,403 miles (+540)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    904003571056
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass103,863 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,863 miles
    Test number
    942227016803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail103,854 miles (+804)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,854 miles
    Test number
    449635136852
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass103,050 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    313171021858
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s track rod

  13. Pass101,052 miles (+4,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    956233151515
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rod

  14. Pass96,058 miles (+6,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    646459530961
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on outer edge

  15. Pass89,940 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    529240975157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,454 miles (+4,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    276002684113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,890 miles
    Test number
    295673383482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,890 miles (+4,420)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,890 miles
    Test number
    339502383114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

  19. Pass75,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    175676602255
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail75,470 miles (+5,067)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    177085502292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass70,403 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    598866291170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,212 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    102812100298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,938 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    881071299171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,129 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,129 miles
    Test number
    811122398111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,959 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    110657797188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    591253896185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T947 PYD

Does T947 PYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T947 PYD expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T947 PYD?
The MOT on T947 PYD expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T947 PYD done?
T947 PYD was recorded at 127,744 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,204 miles a year.
Has T947 PYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 PYD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T947 PYD 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 T947 PYD find?
T947 PYD passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.

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