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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T221 SDTMOT history

T221 SDT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2017 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2017
Mileage
167,771 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2017
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T221 SDT was last recorded at 167,771 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 4,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,762 miles · 17 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
4,009 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,771 miles
  • 2016 – 163,762 miles
  • 2015 – 151,697 miles
  • 2014 – 135,765 miles
  • 2013 – 130,617 miles
  • 2012 – 120,401 miles
  • 2011 – 109,581 miles
  • 2010 – 100,453 miles
  • 2009 – 90,330 miles
  • 2008 – 81,681 miles
  • 2007 – 72,328 miles
  • 2006 – 61,279 miles
  • 2005 – 52,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,771 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,771 miles (+4,009)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,771 miles
    Test number
    924008371341
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass163,762 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,762 miles
    Test number
    126594802816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded

  3. Fail163,741 miles (+12,044)9 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,741 miles
    Test number
    118179213258
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeat shield adrift

  4. Pass151,697 miles (+15,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,697 miles
    Test number
    498190138759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass135,765 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,765 miles
    Test number
    318903784267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass130,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    359709953224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail130,617 miles (+10,216)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    857609653261
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass120,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,401 miles
    Test number
    758724462245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,401 miles (+10,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,401 miles
    Test number
    516144362202
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  10. Pass109,581 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    697425251296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,453 miles (+10,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    493123170206
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass90,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    923004469218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,330 miles (+8,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    253684169255
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass81,681 miles (+9,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,681 miles
    Test number
    522687288219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Fail72,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    764985287202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass72,328 miles (+11,049)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    873835587255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,279 miles (+9,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,279 miles
    Test number
    294845876247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass52,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    264244705330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 SDT

Does T221 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T221 SDT expired on 12 Oct 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T221 SDT?
The MOT on T221 SDT expired on 12 Oct 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T221 SDT done?
T221 SDT was recorded at 167,771 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has T221 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 SDT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T221 SDT 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 T221 SDT find?
T221 SDT failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system insecure, and 6 more.

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