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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T225 CGXMOT history

T225 CGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
87,669 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 CGX
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 CGX was last recorded at 87,669 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 2,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,011 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,658 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,669 miles
  • 2020 – 85,011 miles
  • 2019 – 79,920 miles
  • 2017 – 76,125 miles
  • 2016 – 70,448 miles
  • 2015 – 60,100 miles
  • 2014 – 52,106 miles
  • 2013 – 41,461 miles
  • 2012 – 40,576 miles
  • 2010 – 36,992 miles
  • 2009 – 35,779 miles
  • 2008 – 34,081 miles
  • 2007 – 30,863 miles
  • 2006 – 28,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front top strut mount slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,669 miles (+2,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    487562761763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass85,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,011 miles
    Test number
    370483173400
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail85,011 miles (+1,379)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,011 miles
    Test number
    426211026457
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass83,632 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    646675662910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount slight wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail83,631 miles (+3,711)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    800547373931
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount slight wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass79,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,920 miles
    Test number
    142903151211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail79,919 miles (+3,794)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    469754942897
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass76,125 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    910354501844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  9. Fail76,121 miles (+5,673)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    465570844223
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  10. Pass70,448 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    716675066363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,100 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    350502736551
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

  12. Fail60,090 miles (+7,984)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    675439369792
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

  13. Pass52,106 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    397381654374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,082 miles (+10,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    536399044304
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass41,461 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    136036143313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,576 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    928291842300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Fail38,064 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    105695702023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteFront Wiper Blades judder and smear

  18. Pass38,064 miles (+1,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    899555102006
    • NoteFront Wiper Blades judder and smear

  19. Pass36,992 miles (+1,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    311978680223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,779 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    824343199241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slight play

  21. Fail35,779 miles (+1,698)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    351652099439
    • DangerousServo hose been badly repaired
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slight play

  22. Pass34,081 miles (+3,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    624705398248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass30,863 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,863 miles
    Test number
    271992847414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    360852346137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T225 CGX

Does T225 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T225 CGX expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T225 CGX?
The MOT on T225 CGX expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T225 CGX done?
T225 CGX was recorded at 87,669 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has T225 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 CGX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T225 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 T225 CGX find?
T225 CGX passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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