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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T243 EANMOT history

T243 EAN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
173,625 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 EAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 EAN was last recorded at 173,625 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 9,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,435 miles · 21 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
9,190 miles
Average per year
5,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,625 miles
  • 2021 – 164,435 miles
  • 2020 – 160,480 miles
  • 2019 – 155,247 miles
  • 2018 – 148,995 miles
  • 2017 – 142,562 miles
  • 2016 – 135,603 miles
  • 2015 – 128,714 miles
  • 2014 – 122,822 miles
  • 2013 – 117,132 miles
  • 2012 – 110,842 miles
  • 2011 – 107,112 miles
  • 2010 – 102,590 miles
  • 2009 – 97,096 miles
  • 2008 – 91,725 miles
  • 2007 – 87,744 miles
  • 2006 – 81,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,625 miles
    Test number
    457252900684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail173,624 miles (+9,189)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,624 miles
    Test number
    545984661503
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,435 miles
    Test number
    457775672392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail164,435 miles (+3,955)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,435 miles
    Test number
    326870455196
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,480 miles (+5,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,480 miles
    Test number
    356275361925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3+mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass155,247 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,247 miles
    Test number
    834213980372
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail155,245 miles (+6,250)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    866560323104
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle and bush area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass148,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,995 miles
    Test number
    355444668719
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail148,995 miles (+6,433)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,995 miles
    Test number
    345638091672
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass142,562 miles (+6,959)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,562 miles
    Test number
    579745272031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf to calipers (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront both nsf and osf lower suspenion arm rear bushes weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind

  11. Pass135,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,603 miles
    Test number
    981425113570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake some binding enough to discolour new disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split ends

  12. Fail135,603 miles (+6,889)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,603 miles
    Test number
    244083942749
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 207 bulb (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake some binding enough to discolour new disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split ends

  13. Pass128,714 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,714 miles
    Test number
    977071435128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    436102144144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,822 miles (+5,690)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    256332444425
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail117,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    319073143106
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass117,132 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    639763643133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,842 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    989704742112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    506349731154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,112 miles (+4,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    787609031140
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass102,590 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,590 miles
    Test number
    173724340171
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre distorted

  22. Fail102,590 miles (+5,494)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,590 miles
    Test number
    261854940427
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre distorted

  23. Pass97,096 miles (+5,371)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,096 miles
    Test number
    133022849114
    • NoteFront no plate deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass91,725 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    264372048136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    140835037186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,742 miles (+6,491)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,742 miles
    Test number
    873955837115
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to front number plate

  27. Pass81,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    512733846157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,251 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    693392346166
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T243 EAN

Does T243 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 EAN expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 EAN?
The MOT on T243 EAN expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 EAN done?
T243 EAN was recorded at 173,625 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 5,701 miles a year.
Has T243 EAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 EAN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T243 EAN 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 T243 EAN find?
T243 EAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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