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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T188 EJHMOT history

T188 EJH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
172,980 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 EJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 EJH was last recorded at 172,980 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 3,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,588 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,392 miles
Average per year
3,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,980 miles
  • 2021 – 169,588 miles
  • 2020 – 166,301 miles
  • 2019 – 162,305 miles
  • 2018 – 157,787 miles
  • 2017 – 153,620 miles
  • 2016 – 149,504 miles
  • 2015 – 145,851 miles
  • 2014 – 142,832 miles
  • 2013 – 139,061 miles
  • 2012 – 135,625 miles
  • 2011 – 132,586 miles
  • 2010 – 129,669 miles
  • 2009 – 127,750 miles
  • 2008 – 125,425 miles
  • 2007 – 122,450 miles
  • 2006 – 118,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,980 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bump stops breaking up
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow around rear of CAT

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear bump stop insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front play in macpherson strut upper attachment.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,980 miles (+3,392)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,980 miles
    Test number
    367824090074
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops breaking up
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow around rear of CAT

  2. Pass169,588 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,588 miles
    Test number
    981350017066
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in macpherson strut upper attachment.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail169,586 miles (+3,285)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,586 miles
    Test number
    140626325562
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in macpherson strut upper attachment.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass166,301 miles (+3,996)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    166,301 miles
    Test number
    945332989675
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at welded joint on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil around intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop split

  5. Pass162,305 miles (+4,518)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    162,305 miles
    Test number
    476951674319
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded

  6. Pass157,787 miles (+4,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,787 miles
    Test number
    658455825237
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorated

  7. Pass153,620 miles (+4,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,620 miles
    Test number
    729688410993
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass149,504 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    121079751935
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight run out on front brakes

  9. Pass145,851 miles (+3,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    417819195050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass142,832 miles (+3,771)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    279426504142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged slightly but secure at time of test

  11. Pass139,061 miles (+3,436)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,061 miles
    Test number
    886238493063
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre craked in center of tread all the way round, and tyre also perished

  12. Pass135,625 miles (+3,039)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    286646792015
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.
    • NotePower steering hose/pipe damp.

  13. Pass132,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    132,586 miles
    Test number
    728396391019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,586 miles (+2,917)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,586 miles
    Test number
    936855491097
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass129,669 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    129,669 miles
    Test number
    172152980412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,750 miles (+2,325)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,750 miles
    Test number
    714296009125
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers slightly smear screen

  17. Pass125,425 miles (+2,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    125,425 miles
    Test number
    571920308199
    • NoteFront anti roll bar and "D" bushes wearing
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn, advise replacements

  18. Pass122,450 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    194776107192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,977 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    231639306166
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass118,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    690569606106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T188 EJH

Does T188 EJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 EJH expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 EJH?
The MOT on T188 EJH expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 EJH done?
T188 EJH was recorded at 172,980 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 3,383 miles a year.
Has T188 EJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 EJH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T188 EJH 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 T188 EJH find?
T188 EJH passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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