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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T188 PDGMOT history

T188 PDG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
84,594 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 PDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 PDG was last recorded at 84,594 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 5,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,330 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,264 miles
Average per year
5,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,594 miles
  • 2022 – 79,330 miles
  • 2021 – 71,993 miles
  • 2020 – 70,140 miles
  • 2019 – 64,406 miles
  • 2018 – 59,244 miles
  • 2017 – 53,916 miles
  • 2016 – 48,492 miles
  • 2015 – 40,157 miles
  • 2014 – 33,492 miles
  • 2013 – 27,171 miles
  • 2012 – 23,604 miles
  • 2011 – 21,168 miles
  • 2010 – 17,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front top strut mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    225467929466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,594 miles (+5,264)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    755236077411
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,330 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    983983432663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,325 miles (+7,332)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    351484788312
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass71,993 miles (+1,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    528128794088
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass70,140 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    887129981496
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front top strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,139 miles (+5,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    273428874911
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking suspect ram leaking and filling the offside steering rack gaiter with oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front top strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,406 miles
    Test number
    918854837636
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail64,406 miles (+5,162)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,406 miles
    Test number
    261703809114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    371754133981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,224 miles (+5,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    513544169385
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  12. Pass53,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    563341595399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail53,916 miles (+5,424)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    776404105457
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass48,492 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    388029098670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,157 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    286430025426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail40,143 miles (+6,651)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,143 miles
    Test number
    235137615153
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass33,492 miles (+6,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    267696324128
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass27,171 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,171 miles
    Test number
    149079423173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,604 miles (+2,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,604 miles
    Test number
    438102832153
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail21,168 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    278223831112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass21,168 miles (+3,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    378063831104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass17,729 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    912697320195
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteLight scratching to windscreen

  23. Fail17,729 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    463807820169
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteLight scratching to windscreen

Questions about T188 PDG

Does T188 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 PDG expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 PDG?
The MOT on T188 PDG expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 PDG done?
T188 PDG was recorded at 84,594 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 5,010 miles a year.
Has T188 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 PDG has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T188 PDG 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 PDG find?
T188 PDG passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not within 30cm of mounting; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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