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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T974 VWTMOT history

T974 VWT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
225,391 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 VWT was last recorded at 225,391 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 5,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,009 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,382 miles
Average per year
9,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 225,391 miles
  • 2021 – 220,009 miles
  • 2020 – 216,497 miles
  • 2019 – 210,289 miles
  • 2018 – 202,738 miles
  • 2017 – 194,177 miles
  • 2016 – 182,399 miles
  • 2015 – 173,038 miles
  • 2014 – 164,353 miles
  • 2013 – 155,860 miles
  • 2012 – 147,465 miles
  • 2011 – 139,332 miles
  • 2010 – 129,547 miles
  • 2009 – 116,690 miles
  • 2008 – 104,316 miles
  • 2007 – 91,843 miles
  • 2006 – 79,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,391 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mount detached but exhaust is still supported
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of car
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link cracked

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.

  • Both front wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,391 miles (+5,382)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    225,391 miles
    Test number
    947309327806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mount detached but exhaust is still supported
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link cracked

  2. Pass220,009 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    220,009 miles
    Test number
    979198322820
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  3. Fail220,007 miles (+3,510)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,007 miles
    Test number
    612400214738
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at front (Marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  4. Pass216,497 miles (+6,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    216,497 miles
    Test number
    340230963693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass210,289 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    210,289 miles
    Test number
    980496542904
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail210,282 miles (+7,544)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,282 miles
    Test number
    383374850342
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass202,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    202,738 miles
    Test number
    672669669395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail202,738 miles (+8,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,738 miles
    Test number
    349778817424
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass194,177 miles (+11,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    194,177 miles
    Test number
    846036594892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass182,399 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    182,399 miles
    Test number
    549745158912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    173,038 miles
    Test number
    216656559326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail173,038 miles (+8,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,038 miles
    Test number
    457269641673
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass164,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    164,353 miles
    Test number
    738324294248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail164,353 miles (+8,493)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,353 miles
    Test number
    297594094267
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass155,860 miles (+8,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,860 miles
    Test number
    718151383250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass147,465 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    147,465 miles
    Test number
    299744782233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,332 miles (+9,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    139,332 miles
    Test number
    966614081289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,547 miles (+12,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,547 miles
    Test number
    382631970236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass116,690 miles (+12,374)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    744698589217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    330965978215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,316 miles (+12,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    993725278284
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  22. Pass91,843 miles (+12,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    163995077263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass79,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    353258276418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 VWT

Does T974 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T974 VWT expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T974 VWT?
The MOT on T974 VWT expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T974 VWT done?
T974 VWT was recorded at 225,391 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 9,135 miles a year.
Has T974 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 VWT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T974 VWT 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 T974 VWT find?
T974 VWT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central exhaust mount detached but exhaust is still supported; general corrosion on underside of car, and 5 more.

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