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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V41 FWPMOT history

V41 FWP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

V41 FWP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
174,433 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 FWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 FWP was last recorded at 174,433 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,425 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,433 miles
  • 2022 – 170,136 miles
  • 2021 – 165,594 miles
  • 2019 – 162,930 miles
  • 2018 – 156,715 miles
  • 2017 – 147,952 miles
  • 2016 – 140,310 miles
  • 2015 – 131,166 miles
  • 2014 – 111,413 miles
  • 2013 – 105,633 miles
  • 2012 – 100,877 miles
  • 2010 – 94,027 miles
  • 2009 – 84,014 miles
  • 2008 – 72,629 miles
  • 2007 – 65,673 miles
  • 2006 – 57,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,433 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    435872167434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,425 miles (+4,289)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,425 miles
    Test number
    902834263362
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,136 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,136 miles
    Test number
    107059027199
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,594 miles (+2,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,594 miles
    Test number
    912200577740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,930 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,930 miles
    Test number
    827759780229
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  6. Fail162,893 miles (+6,178)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    925459107949
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  7. Pass156,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,715 miles
    Test number
    741885880085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,715 miles (+8,763)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,715 miles
    Test number
    789463641039
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass147,952 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    514591577756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,310 miles (+9,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    275667499830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass131,166 miles (+4,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,166 miles
    Test number
    974116096182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass126,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    285271965474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail126,798 miles (+15,385)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    117780065197
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass111,413 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,413 miles
    Test number
    619152544151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteDamp noted around fuel filter

  15. Fail111,412 miles (+5,779)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,412 miles
    Test number
    278781744138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteDamp noted around fuel filter

  16. Pass105,633 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,633 miles
    Test number
    287695263473
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail105,633 miles (+4,756)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,633 miles
    Test number
    887125763199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass100,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,877 miles
    Test number
    725667662180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail100,877 miles (+6,850)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,877 miles
    Test number
    749927362159
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,027 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    682873510381
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes split
    • NoteFront number plate cracke
    • NoteO/s front wiper on upside down
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn
    • NoteRear discs worn and lipped
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  21. Fail94,027 miles (+10,013)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    342540110358
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes split
    • NoteFront number plate cracke
    • NoteO/s front wiper on upside down
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn
    • NoteRear discs worn and lipped
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  22. Pass84,014 miles (+11,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    432882109492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,629 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    510859428356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,673 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    374693817347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    470675806355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V41 FWP

Does V41 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V41 FWP expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V41 FWP?
The MOT on V41 FWP expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V41 FWP done?
V41 FWP was recorded at 174,433 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 7,228 miles a year.
Has V41 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 FWP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V41 FWP 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 V41 FWP find?
V41 FWP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (front to rear pipe); nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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