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White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

H409 TCLMOT history

H409 TCL is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 1991. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

H409 TCL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
132,761 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H409 TCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H409 TCL was last recorded at 132,761 miles on 15 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2009: 114,676 miles, lower than 114,810 miles on 18 May 2009.

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
132,760 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,761 miles
  • 2019 – 132,339 miles
  • 2017 – 125,649 miles
  • 2016 – 125,636 miles
  • 2015 – 121,351 miles
  • 2014 – 119,556 miles
  • 2013 – 119,482 miles
  • 2012 – 119,425 miles
  • 2011 – 118,187 miles
  • 2010 – 116,552 miles
  • 2009 – 114,676 miles
  • 2008 – 113,162 miles
  • 2007 – 109,698 miles
  • 2006 – 106,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,761 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wing is corroded and weak no holes
  • AdvisoryNearside sill is corroded and weak no holes
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear iner wing is corroded and weak no holes
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded and weak no holes
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,761 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,761 miles
    Test number
    598382183487
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wing is corroded and weak no holes
    • AdvisoryNearside sill is corroded and weak no holes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear iner wing is corroded and weak no holes
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded and weak no holes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded

  2. Fail132,760 miles (+421)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,760 miles
    Test number
    332322480926
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to power steering leak being so excessive (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking 2 pipes on the steering rack hosing out onto floor (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wing is weak and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing is weak and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,339 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    451182145403
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower inner wings corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  4. Fail132,336 miles (+6,687)3 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,336 miles
    Test number
    369998604255
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both steel pipes front brake master cylinder corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure support rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  5. Pass125,649 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,649 miles
    Test number
    555010819974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  6. Fail125,640 miles (+4)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,640 miles
    Test number
    584575588746
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  7. Pass125,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,636 miles
    Test number
    735353560494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,636 miles (+4,285)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,636 miles
    Test number
    487638318101
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint loose.

  9. Pass121,351 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,351 miles
    Test number
    365148935118
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail121,343 miles (+1,787)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,343 miles
    Test number
    319165335163
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass119,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,556 miles
    Test number
    605113264132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,556 miles (+74)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,556 miles
    Test number
    218307544127
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass119,482 miles (+25)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,482 miles
    Test number
    367069843143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter rusting
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Fail119,457 miles (+32)5 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    217666733454
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter rusting
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  15. Pass119,425 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,425 miles
    Test number
    215712342467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,402 miles (+1,215)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    129537832181
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass118,187 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    735031731138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,552 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,552 miles
    Test number
    104542130129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,499 miles (+1,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,499 miles
    Test number
    832420130159
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass114,676 miles (-134)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    781471849195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,810 miles (+1,648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    224078439151
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass113,162 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,162 miles
    Test number
    281615538496
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass109,698 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    794438737149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail109,660 miles (+2,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,660 miles
    Test number
    832965237197
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass106,746 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    920476736134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about H409 TCL

Does H409 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H409 TCL expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H409 TCL?
The MOT on H409 TCL expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H409 TCL done?
H409 TCL was recorded at 132,761 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has H409 TCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H409 TCL has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on H409 TCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H409 TCL find?
H409 TCL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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