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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V49 DTNMOT history

V49 DTN is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

V49 DTN yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2021
Mileage
166,966 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 DTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V49 DTN was last recorded at 166,966 miles on 25 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2023: 166,966 miles, lower than 173,742 miles on 17 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,742 miles · 17 Sept 2020
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,966 miles
  • 2020 – 173,742 miles
  • 2019 – 158,124 miles
  • 2018 – 148,443 miles
  • 2017 – 136,252 miles
  • 2016 – 129,156 miles
  • 2015 – 123,887 miles
  • 2014 – 117,643 miles
  • 2013 – 110,079 miles
  • 2012 – 105,480 miles
  • 2011 – 101,273 miles
  • 2010 – 90,757 miles
  • 2009 – 80,729 miles
  • 2008 – 75,069 miles
  • 2007 – 68,407 miles
  • 2006 – 64,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,966 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake discs are corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Both front brake hoses in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front anti roll bar rubbers worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front discs in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,966 miles (-6,776)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,966 miles
    Test number
    736839762920
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded

  2. Pass173,742 miles (+15,618)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,742 miles
    Test number
    934058321386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,124 miles
    Test number
    918184984156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail158,124 miles (+9,681)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,124 miles
    Test number
    988544203696
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass148,443 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,443 miles
    Test number
    923306046713
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar rubbers worn
    • AdvisoryFront discs in poor condition

  6. Fail148,353 miles (+12,101)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,353 miles
    Test number
    991744055770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar rubbers worn
    • AdvisoryFront discs in poor condition

  7. Pass136,252 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    679587681122
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

  8. Fail136,222 miles (+7,066)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,222 miles
    Test number
    432108372442
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

  9. Pass129,156 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,156 miles
    Test number
    175922315256
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded

  10. Fail129,127 miles (+5,240)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    697542223413
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass123,887 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    217342924705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveller adjusted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  12. Fail123,887 miles (+6,244)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    806360211825
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveller adjusted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  13. Pass117,643 miles (+7,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,643 miles
    Test number
    249354834240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass110,079 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,079 miles
    Test number
    569517823219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,480 miles (+4,207)14 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,480 miles
    Test number
    148466732258
    • Note2 chips in screen
    • NoteAll tyres feathered
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded on inner face 15% n/s and 20% o/s
    • NoteBoth front mcphersion struts have slight play in the upper atachment
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth track rod's have slight play
    • NoteEngine stained with oil
    • NoteExhaust system corroded but still servicable
    • NoteGearbox damp with gearbox oil
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteRear inner pads look low and both rear brake's binding slightly
    • NoteStrong advise - n/s front lower arrm rear bush split by 60%
    • NoteStrong advise - o/s front lower arm rear bush split by 70%
    • NoteTop engine cover fitted

  16. Pass101,273 miles (+10,516)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    709177421257
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on the inside outer edges
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on the end
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly on the edges
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass90,757 miles (+10,028)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    292968620233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre feathered on inner edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs

  18. Pass80,729 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    312866339458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,069 miles (+6,662)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,069 miles
    Test number
    452087248262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the edges
    • NoteNail/screw in the nearside front tyre tread
    • NoteOffside andnearside rear axle bushes slightly perished

  20. Pass68,407 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    934761047249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    891567926287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 DTN

Does V49 DTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 DTN expired on 16 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 DTN?
The MOT on V49 DTN expired on 16 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 DTN done?
V49 DTN was recorded at 166,966 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has V49 DTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 DTN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V49 DTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V49 DTN find?
V49 DTN failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 3 more.

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