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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T973 FRAMOT history

T973 FRA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,668 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 FRA was last recorded at 162,668 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,646 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,668 miles
  • 2025 – 158,165 miles
  • 2024 – 149,463 miles
  • 2023 – 130,425 miles
  • 2022 – 117,109 miles
  • 2021 – 104,462 miles
  • 2020 – 83,371 miles
  • 2019 – 76,134 miles
  • 2018 – 73,574 miles
  • 2017 – 70,824 miles
  • 2016 – 69,179 miles
  • 2015 – 67,385 miles
  • 2014 – 64,890 miles
  • 2013 – 63,016 miles
  • 2012 – 60,640 miles
  • 2011 – 58,568 miles
  • 2010 – 56,719 miles
  • 2009 – 55,122 miles
  • 2008 – 53,338 miles
  • 2007 – 50,948 miles
  • 2006 – 49,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,668 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One front to rear and both rear inners corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front imbalance, offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront inner sills and offside rear inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,668 miles (+22)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,668 miles
    Test number
    691110899116
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One front to rear and both rear inners corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front imbalance, offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner sills and offside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of corrosion
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail162,646 miles (+4,481)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,646 miles
    Test number
    113061150150
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One front to rear and both rear inners corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front imbalance, offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner sills and offside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of corrosion
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass158,165 miles (+8,702)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,165 miles
    Test number
    594664686925
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,463 miles (+19,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,463 miles
    Test number
    102952264782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,425 miles (+13,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,425 miles
    Test number
    611371869019
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  6. Pass117,109 miles (+12,647)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,109 miles
    Test number
    548187324600
    • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by jacking point, Outer sill covered by plastic trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit 185 60 14 82H Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by jacking point, Outer sill covered by plastic trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,462 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,462 miles
    Test number
    853469351424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,462 miles (+18,091)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,462 miles
    Test number
    934246460590
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,371 miles (+193)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,371 miles
    Test number
    922026700925
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,178 miles (+7,044)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    368553922694
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,134 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    627990482320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,574 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    302476924966
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail73,564 miles (+2,740)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    653112491073
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,824 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    671173422351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass69,179 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    528116325234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail69,177 miles (+1,792)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    529779430466
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass67,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    357687045184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,380 miles (+2,490)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    886347945132
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  19. Pass64,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,890 miles
    Test number
    108961524138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,890 miles (+1,874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,890 miles
    Test number
    415191824120
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  21. Pass63,016 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    865832923163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,640 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    887703022175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass58,568 miles (+1,849)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    786485321172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  24. Pass56,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    702582650135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,719 miles (+1,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    251092750469
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass55,122 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    294893759415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,338 miles (+2,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    641501558151
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to brake up

  28. Pass50,948 miles (+1,531)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    411778137184
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight inbalance on rear brakes (brake check recomended)

  29. Pass49,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    942897936102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,412 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    433197136139
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about T973 FRA

Does T973 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 FRA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T973 FRA?
The MOT on T973 FRA is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 FRA done?
T973 FRA was recorded at 162,668 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
Has T973 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 FRA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T973 FRA 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 T973 FRA find?
T973 FRA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear and both rear inners corroded, and 7 more.

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