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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V73 EFGMOT history

V73 EFG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 229,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

V73 EFG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
229,339 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 EFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 EFG was last recorded at 229,339 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 4,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,450 miles · 8 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
4,889 miles
Average per year
7,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,339 miles
  • 2019 – 224,450 miles
  • 2018 – 218,501 miles
  • 2017 – 201,001 miles
  • 2015 – 179,380 miles
  • 2014 – 170,049 miles
  • 2013 – 160,024 miles
  • 2012 – 153,358 miles
  • 2011 – 148,486 miles
  • 2010 – 136,795 miles
  • 2009 – 127,225 miles
  • 2008 – 116,767 miles
  • 2007 – 110,942 miles
  • 2006 – 104,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,339 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass229,339 miles (+4,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    229,339 miles
    Test number
    472186550507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass224,450 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    224,450 miles
    Test number
    113113661658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass218,501 miles (+17,500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    218,501 miles
    Test number
    251627685084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,001 miles (+21,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    201,001 miles
    Test number
    881986054007
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear big axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass179,380 miles (+9,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    179,380 miles
    Test number
    352877310246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom gearbox stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

  6. Pass170,049 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    170,049 miles
    Test number
    409519704434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail170,049 miles (+10,025)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,049 miles
    Test number
    778333104361
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass160,024 miles (+336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    160,024 miles
    Test number
    649209463209
    • NoteAir filter/box missing

  9. Fail159,688 miles (+6,330)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,688 miles
    Test number
    566957553272
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAir filter/box missing

  10. Pass153,358 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    153,358 miles
    Test number
    257913222269
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  11. Fail153,358 miles (+4,872)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,358 miles
    Test number
    318423222218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  12. Pass148,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    148,486 miles
    Test number
    715220491236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,481 miles (+11,686)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    727310791207
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass136,795 miles (+9,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    136,795 miles
    Test number
    523853000312
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slight binding

  15. Pass127,225 miles (+10,458)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    142004809398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass116,767 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    321186358410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,761 miles (+5,819)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    302040858211
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOuter Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot leaking grease

  18. Pass110,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    301818497195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,942 miles (+6,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    244607097168
    • 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)

  20. Pass104,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    104,266 miles
    Test number
    113233616259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 EFG

Does V73 EFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 EFG expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 EFG?
The MOT on V73 EFG expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 EFG done?
V73 EFG was recorded at 229,339 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 7,421 miles a year.
Has V73 EFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 EFG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on V73 EFG 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 V73 EFG find?
V73 EFG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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