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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T101 CGXMOT history

T101 CGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
135,943 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 CGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T101 CGX was last recorded at 135,943 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,904 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
4,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,943 miles
  • 2023 – 132,904 miles
  • 2022 – 129,923 miles
  • 2021 – 126,955 miles
  • 2020 – 123,672 miles
  • 2019 – 119,725 miles
  • 2018 – 115,611 miles
  • 2017 – 111,150 miles
  • 2016 – 106,583 miles
  • 2015 – 102,367 miles
  • 2014 – 98,367 miles
  • 2013 – 94,542 miles
  • 2012 – 90,427 miles
  • 2011 – 85,593 miles
  • 2010 – 77,300 miles
  • 2009 – 66,952 miles
  • 2008 – 56,816 miles
  • 2007 – 49,236 miles
  • 2006 – 48,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,943 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,943 miles (+3,039)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    994961986207
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass132,904 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,904 miles
    Test number
    253542517686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    454250274290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,923 miles (+2,968)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    208324753282
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,955 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,955 miles
    Test number
    910252838729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    909209853388
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,672 miles (+3,947)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    140570929492
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,725 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    490607164007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,611 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    363657835204
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail115,549 miles (+4,399)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,549 miles
    Test number
    328998943937
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass111,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    485355908977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,150 miles (+4,567)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    282308773585
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass106,583 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    395849322838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass102,367 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    177453005129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,367 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,367 miles
    Test number
    108107004113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,542 miles (+4,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    315922113139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,427 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    425868212149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    178009981087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,593 miles (+8,293)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    369888781055
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass77,300 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    313532980084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail77,243 miles (+10,291)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    574091380061
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass66,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    151225389002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,952 miles (+10,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    640855689089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail56,816 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    713970608151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,816 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    814840508198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,236 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    742072107107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    171140906191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,868 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    933030706177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T101 CGX

Does T101 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T101 CGX expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T101 CGX?
The MOT on T101 CGX expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T101 CGX done?
T101 CGX was recorded at 135,943 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 4,833 miles a year.
Has T101 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 CGX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T101 CGX 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 T101 CGX find?
T101 CGX failed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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