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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X47 VDYMOT history

X47 VDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 71,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

X47 VDY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,856 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 VDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 VDY was last recorded at 71,856 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,878 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,978 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,856 miles
  • 2025 – 66,878 miles
  • 2024 – 65,672 miles
  • 2023 – 54,413 miles
  • 2022 – 51,771 miles
  • 2020 – 48,808 miles
  • 2019 – 43,196 miles
  • 2018 – 40,086 miles
  • 2017 – 37,277 miles
  • 2016 – 35,509 miles
  • 2015 – 34,326 miles
  • 2014 – 30,964 miles
  • 2013 – 27,009 miles
  • 2012 – 22,408 miles
  • 2011 – 18,677 miles
  • 2010 – 17,973 miles
  • 2009 – 17,050 miles
  • 2008 – 16,315 miles
  • 2007 – 15,256 miles
  • 2006 – 14,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,856 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi over the fuel tank as market (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,856 miles
    Test number
    102960904221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi over the fuel tank as market (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail71,856 miles (+4,978)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,856 miles
    Test number
    387809006609
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front fixing bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi over the fuel tank as market (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass66,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    182970008436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,878 miles (+1,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    874441744205
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    179407097288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,672 miles (+3,156)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    266878501757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass62,516 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    751005160135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail62,508 miles (+8,095)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    590396654218
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass54,413 miles (+2,642)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    595447247904
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass51,771 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    397622255362
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail51,771 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    329729351344
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass48,808 miles (+5,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    286308238545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,196 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    278657671335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,086 miles
    Test number
    201146268855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    182843515360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,082 miles (+2,805)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    614376018604
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  17. Pass37,277 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    250755414308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,509 miles (+1,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    219514080417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,326 miles
    Test number
    266989105200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,326 miles (+3,362)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,326 miles
    Test number
    605119805243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Fail30,964 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    399913614241
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass30,964 miles (+3,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    729913914278
    • 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)

  23. Pass27,009 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    305617803434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,408 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    158786202283
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass22,408 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    549596102249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,677 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,677 miles
    Test number
    215486581495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,973 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,973 miles
    Test number
    952161200262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,050 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,050 miles
    Test number
    491052409262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,315 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,315 miles
    Test number
    502200718263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,256 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,256 miles
    Test number
    683394997118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass14,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,297 miles
    Test number
    754814616277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 VDY

Does X47 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X47 VDY is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X47 VDY?
The MOT on X47 VDY is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X47 VDY done?
X47 VDY was recorded at 71,856 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has X47 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 VDY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X47 VDY 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 X47 VDY find?
X47 VDY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi over the fuel tank as market.

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