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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

WRD 473MOT history

WRD 473 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

WRD 473 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,848 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WRD 473
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WRD 473 was last recorded at 118,848 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,319 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,529 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,848 miles
  • 2025 – 115,319 miles
  • 2024 – 113,587 miles
  • 2023 – 110,786 miles
  • 2022 – 108,099 miles
  • 2021 – 105,315 miles
  • 2020 – 98,069 miles
  • 2019 – 89,900 miles
  • 2018 – 81,106 miles
  • 2017 – 73,882 miles
  • 2016 – 68,003 miles
  • 2015 – 58,937 miles
  • 2014 – 50,722 miles
  • 2013 – 38,908 miles
  • 2012 – 31,209 miles
  • 2011 – 20,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,848 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,848 miles
    Test number
    289440851113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,319 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,319 miles
    Test number
    681386960168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass113,587 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    549490281693
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass110,786 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,786 miles
    Test number
    398757207235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,099 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    902084284876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass105,315 miles (+7,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,315 miles
    Test number
    615175985339
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass98,069 miles (+8,169)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    132637531131
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass89,900 miles (+8,794)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    787507464718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront drive shafts corroding
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass81,106 miles (+7,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    598265117503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  10. Pass73,882 miles (+5,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    541207360471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass68,003 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    978464274568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,937 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    463277010435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,722 miles (+11,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    907291844224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,908 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    378777543285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,209 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,209 miles
    Test number
    556062582227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,991 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,991 miles
    Test number
    377055781469
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 1.6mm
  17. Fail20,991 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,991 miles
    Test number
    136325081216
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 1.6mm

Questions about WRD 473

What vehicle is registration WRD 473 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WRD 473 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WRD 473 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WRD 473 is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on WRD 473?
The MOT on WRD 473 is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WRD 473 done?
WRD 473 was recorded at 118,848 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has WRD 473 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WRD 473 has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on WRD 473 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 WRD 473 find?
WRD 473 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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