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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T118 VAXMOT history

T118 VAX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 111,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
111,898 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 VAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T118 VAX was last recorded at 111,898 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,886 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,898 miles
  • 2024 – 111,886 miles
  • 2023 – 101,974 miles
  • 2022 – 96,348 miles
  • 2021 – 94,684 miles
  • 2020 – 93,429 miles
  • 2019 – 86,906 miles
  • 2018 – 83,228 miles
  • 2017 – 79,271 miles
  • 2016 – 75,337 miles
  • 2015 – 71,730 miles
  • 2014 – 67,331 miles
  • 2013 – 61,734 miles
  • 2012 – 57,947 miles
  • 2011 – 53,774 miles
  • 2010 – 47,949 miles
  • 2009 – 43,839 miles
  • 2008 – 40,245 miles
  • 2007 – 36,240 miles
  • 2006 – 31,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,898 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive & lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,898 miles (+12)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,898 miles
    Test number
    287557164539
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,886 miles (+9,912)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    825458431479
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,974 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    945844834775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,348 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    476596229268
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,342 miles (+1,658)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    738640832771
    • MajorCentral Lower Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded & fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,684 miles
    Test number
    420908183919
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,684 miles (+1,255)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,684 miles
    Test number
    321498746675
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative lights staying on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,429 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    170905351939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,906 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    813191306590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,905 miles (+3,677)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,905 miles
    Test number
    950164794179
    • MajorEmissions not tested Missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    656740549033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail83,228 miles (+3,957)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    869789377804
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass79,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    519046405675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,271 miles (+3,934)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    777376413922
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass75,337 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    393519610311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail75,330 miles (+3,600)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,330 miles
    Test number
    611811177115
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,730 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    209655305182
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail71,730 miles (+4,399)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    339864205174
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass67,331 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    395515804145
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail67,245 miles (+5,511)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    299380804429
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,734 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    206780803109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,719 miles (+3,772)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,719 miles
    Test number
    547524993099
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass57,947 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    569049202122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,774 miles (+211)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,774 miles
    Test number
    236488301179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel tank support strap shows signs of corrosion
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside door mirrior glass cracked
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly worn

  25. Fail53,563 miles (+5,614)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,563 miles
    Test number
    499223601194
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel tank support strap shows signs of corrosion
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside door mirrior glass cracked
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly worn

  26. Pass47,949 miles (+4,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,949 miles
    Test number
    144355380025
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass43,839 miles (+3,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    152506599035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass40,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    364814468000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  29. Fail40,245 miles (+4,005)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    773174868010
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  30. Pass36,240 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    501854677027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,108 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,108 miles
    Test number
    632614876089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s front outer sill damaged

  32. Pass31,108 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,108 miles
    Test number
    854504876010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s front outer sill damaged

Questions about T118 VAX

Does T118 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T118 VAX expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T118 VAX?
The MOT on T118 VAX expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T118 VAX done?
T118 VAX was recorded at 111,898 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has T118 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 VAX has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T118 VAX 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 T118 VAX find?
T118 VAX failed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 1 more.

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