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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V83 TVVMOT history

V83 TVV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

V83 TVV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
134,210 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 TVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 TVV was last recorded at 134,210 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2020: 125,086 miles, lower than 125,087 miles on 3 Jan 2017.

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
130,797 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,413 miles
Average per year
5,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,210 miles
  • 2023 – 130,797 miles
  • 2022 – 127,394 miles
  • 2021 – 125,086 miles
  • 2020 – 125,086 miles
  • 2017 – 125,087 miles
  • 2015 – 108,728 miles
  • 2014 – 101,536 miles
  • 2013 – 90,658 miles
  • 2012 – 80,778 miles
  • 2011 – 71,791 miles
  • 2010 – 62,344 miles
  • 2009 – 50,770 miles
  • 2008 – 48,084 miles
  • 2007 – 45,133 miles
  • 2006 – 41,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,210 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • PLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI-SECTION

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Slight play in both sides of steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • REAR WIPER BLADE EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,210 miles (+3,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,210 miles
    Test number
    326899462913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,797 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,797 miles
    Test number
    815084973456
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both!

  3. Pass127,394 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    482911864935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,086 miles
    Test number
    985484120908
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides of steering rack

  5. Pass125,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,086 miles
    Test number
    751929505803
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI-SECTION

  6. Fail125,086 miles (-1)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,086 miles
    Test number
    272472503712
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI-SECTION

  7. Fail125,087 miles (+16,359)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,087 miles
    Test number
    210556189272
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides of steering rack

  8. Pass108,728 miles (+7,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,728 miles
    Test number
    265054577498
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT OUTER C.V JOINT GAITER DETERIORATING & STARTING TO LEAK GREASE SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)
    • AdvisoryREGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI-SECTION

  9. Pass101,536 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    928286354328
    • NoteFluid leak from radiator
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms

  10. Fail101,536 miles (+10,878)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    746746354389
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFluid leak from radiator
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms
    • NoteUnable to open boot unable to check spare

  11. Pass90,658 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,658 miles
    Test number
    908814053390
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to fade
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

  12. Fail90,654 miles (+9,876)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    677033153324
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to fade
    • NoteFront tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced & front wheel alignment checked
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads low
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

  13. Pass80,778 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    597043162344
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Fail80,778 miles (+8,987)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    866292262395
    • FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wear indicator wires adrift
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Pass71,791 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    135234751388
    • NoteBoth rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteBrake pads not visualy checked

  16. Fail71,791 miles (+9,447)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    328754951374
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteBrake pads not visualy checked

  17. Fail62,344 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    281967850325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,344 miles (+11,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    334997950355
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass50,770 miles (+2,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    472628119268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    470608118272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail48,084 miles (+2,951)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    832738918272
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass45,133 miles (+4,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    944305807228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    524124016292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V83 TVV

Does V83 TVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 TVV expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 TVV?
The MOT on V83 TVV expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 TVV done?
V83 TVV was recorded at 134,210 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
Has V83 TVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 TVV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V83 TVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V83 TVV find?
V83 TVV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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