
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
V47 HNYMOT history
V47 HNY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 141,812 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V47 HNY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V47 HNY was last recorded at 141,812 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,797 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 4,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,812 miles
- 2025 – 141,797 miles
- 2024 – 139,015 miles
- 2023 – 135,220 miles
- 2022 – 130,015 miles
- 2021 – 122,783 miles
- 2020 – 117,002 miles
- 2019 – 112,489 miles
- 2018 – 105,877 miles
- 2017 – 101,826 miles
- 2016 – 97,958 miles
- 2015 – 94,447 miles
- 2014 – 90,900 miles
- 2013 – 88,192 miles
- 2012 – 84,807 miles
- 2011 – 81,821 miles
- 2010 – 78,362 miles
- 2009 – 72,107 miles
- 2008 – 67,164 miles
- 2007 – 61,808 miles
- 2006 – 56,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from offside engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Coil spring corroded all 4x
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,812 miles (+15)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 141,812 miles
- Test number
- 769839493358
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from offside engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail141,797 miles (+2,782)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,797 miles
- Test number
- 641920617783
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBeam axle corroded
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,015 miles (+3,795)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 139,015 miles
- Test number
- 517169719965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,220 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 135,220 miles
- Test number
- 567891202237
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,015 miles (+7,232)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 130,015 miles
- Test number
- 219386768213
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Pass122,783 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,783 miles
- Test number
- 438263195582
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail122,783 miles (+5,781)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,783 miles
- Test number
- 372819847153
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,002 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,002 miles
- Test number
- 140926354228
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryN/s o/s front top strut tops excess play
Fail117,002 miles (+4,513)2 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,002 miles
- Test number
- 271377404331
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryN/s o/s front top strut tops excess play
Pass112,489 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 112,489 miles
- Test number
- 559760172246
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper both strut tops excess play
- AdvisoryFront screen stone chips
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Fail112,489 miles (+6,612)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,489 miles
- Test number
- 755935533793
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper both strut tops excess play
- AdvisoryFront screen stone chips
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Pass105,877 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,877 miles
- Test number
- 347118234009
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock dust covers loose
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail105,877 miles (+4,051)3 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,877 miles
- Test number
- 681713875406
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock dust covers loose
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass101,826 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,826 miles
- Test number
- 373967147346
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail101,826 miles (+3,868)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,826 miles
- Test number
- 234881225243
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass97,958 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,958 miles
- Test number
- 346385133840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail97,958 miles (+3,511)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,958 miles
- Test number
- 867990223587
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad coming away from lining (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass94,447 miles (+3,547)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,447 miles
- Test number
- 785803363032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Pass90,900 miles (+2,708)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 90,900 miles
- Test number
- 496938064281
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront wipers split
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass88,192 miles (+3,385)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 88,192 miles
- Test number
- 495787763204
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteO/s front wiper split and rear
Pass84,807 miles (+2,986)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 84,807 miles
- Test number
- 827841472287
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteRear discs corroded
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass81,821 miles (+3,459)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 81,821 miles
- Test number
- 777545261206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 78,362 miles
- Test number
- 203402670220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,362 miles (+6,255)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,362 miles
- Test number
- 912322870295
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,107 miles
- Test number
- 514551979297
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail72,107 miles (+4,943)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,107 miles
- Test number
- 583461179284
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,164 miles (+5,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 67,164 miles
- Test number
- 932739368299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass61,808 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 61,808 miles
- Test number
- 450735877246
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail61,808 miles (+5,591)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,808 miles
- Test number
- 780775277288
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,217 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 56,217 miles
- Test number
- 374275876229
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate split
Questions about V47 HNY
- Does V47 HNY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 HNY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V47 HNY?
- The MOT on V47 HNY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V47 HNY done?
- V47 HNY was recorded at 141,812 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
- Has V47 HNY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V47 HNY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V47 HNY 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 V47 HNY find?
- V47 HNY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from offside engine area; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.
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