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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T232 DWLMOT history

T232 DWL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
108,915 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T232 DWL was last recorded at 108,915 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2012: 49,588 miles, lower than 622,112 miles on 26 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,819 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 108,915 miles
  • 2020 – 89,877 miles
  • 2019 – 77,381 miles
  • 2018 – 67,264 miles
  • 2017 – 60,868 miles
  • 2016 – 59,457 miles
  • 2015 – 57,112 miles
  • 2014 – 53,623 miles
  • 2013 – 51,298 miles
  • 2012 – 49,588 miles
  • 2011 – 622,112 miles
  • 2010 – 40,891 miles
  • 2009 – 37,870 miles
  • 2008 – 32,399 miles
  • 2007 – 29,839 miles
  • 2006 – 27,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,915 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,915 miles (+96)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    953485501532
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail108,819 miles (+18,942)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,819 miles
    Test number
    819855970426
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass89,877 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    729637870210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail89,875 miles (+12,494)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    817266563318
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    751536429400
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,381 miles (+10,117)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    311185894154
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,264 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    672054839633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,868 miles (+1,411)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    596089324543
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door does not open from inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust rusty and middle hanger snapped
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass59,457 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    706122951281
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded osr brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nsf track rod end and tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsr door does not open from inside
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail59,457 miles (+2,345)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    495606059116
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement osf excess bind (3.5.1k)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement osr excess bind (3.5.1k)
    • FailureTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCoil spring broken nsr (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high osf (1.8)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded osr brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nsf track rod end and tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsr door does not open from inside
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass57,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    868477625179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail57,112 miles (+3,489)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    945606125161
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass53,623 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    627222324163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteService warning light on dash

  14. Fail53,623 miles (+2,325)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    685942424187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteService warning light on dash

  15. Pass51,298 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    335963433119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteService light on dash

  16. Fail51,298 miles (+1,710)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    678231733158
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteService light on dash

  17. Fail49,588 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    788769932124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass49,588 miles (-572,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    835429332186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass622,112 miles (+581,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    622,112 miles
    Test number
    266436541465
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    824804540155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,891 miles (+3,021)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    612644940110
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,870 miles (+5,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    271125279451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail32,399 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    581927728148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,399 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    673917128194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail29,839 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    751436457134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  26. Pass29,839 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    982356757112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,751 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    913245366160
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box bracket brocken off

Questions about T232 DWL

Does T232 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T232 DWL expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T232 DWL?
The MOT on T232 DWL expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T232 DWL done?
T232 DWL was recorded at 108,915 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has T232 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 DWL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T232 DWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T232 DWL find?
T232 DWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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