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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T245 EANMOT history

T245 EAN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,623 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 EAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 EAN was last recorded at 71,623 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,293 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
1,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,623 miles
  • 2024 – 70,293 miles
  • 2015 – 67,384 miles
  • 2014 – 64,396 miles
  • 2013 – 61,009 miles
  • 2012 – 58,754 miles
  • 2011 – 53,726 miles
  • 2010 – 51,237 miles
  • 2009 – 48,968 miles
  • 2008 – 47,313 miles
  • 2007 – 44,895 miles
  • 2006 – 40,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,623 miles (+1,330)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,623 miles
    Test number
    343084464066
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass70,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    732650023929
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail70,293 miles (+2,909)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    969922075755
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass67,384 miles (+2,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    686512575016
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass64,396 miles (+3,387)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    428469654079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteSlight bind o/sr brake
  6. Pass61,009 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,009 miles
    Test number
    139146353410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,754 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    157251062054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,726 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    546202151015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,237 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,237 miles
    Test number
    961534850056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,968 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    980325859067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,313 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    270846038019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,895 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    492162957009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,886 miles (+4,521)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    210230657088
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass40,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    450141256040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T245 EAN

Does T245 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 EAN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T245 EAN?
The MOT on T245 EAN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 EAN done?
T245 EAN was recorded at 71,623 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
Has T245 EAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 EAN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T245 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 T245 EAN find?
T245 EAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded.; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated., and 5 more.

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