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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T246 VAXMOT history

T246 VAX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,565 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 VAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 VAX was last recorded at 160,565 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,374 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,565 miles
  • 2024 – 160,374 miles
  • 2023 – 156,438 miles
  • 2022 – 155,193 miles
  • 2021 – 152,474 miles
  • 2020 – 148,723 miles
  • 2019 – 107,313 miles
  • 2018 – 106,952 miles
  • 2017 – 99,318 miles
  • 2016 – 93,624 miles
  • 2015 – 90,913 miles
  • 2014 – 88,874 miles
  • 2013 – 86,491 miles
  • 2012 – 83,575 miles
  • 2011 – 81,479 miles
  • 2010 – 78,827 miles
  • 2009 – 74,393 miles
  • 2008 – 67,787 miles
  • 2007 – 61,877 miles
  • 2006 – 60,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,565 miles
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Rear axle slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,565 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,565 miles
    Test number
    943752821179
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass160,374 miles (+3,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,374 miles
    Test number
    584676192219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,438 miles (+1,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,438 miles
    Test number
    646576231754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,193 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,193 miles
    Test number
    359806248241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass152,474 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,474 miles
    Test number
    560544674665
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks worn

  6. Pass148,723 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,723 miles
    Test number
    259508655612
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both slight play between shock and strut top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion

  7. Fail148,722 miles (+41,409)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,722 miles
    Test number
    863823123248
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both slight play between shock and strut top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion

  8. Pass107,313 miles (+361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    272543243767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrells by axle slight corrosion x2
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    254569228162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in middle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion

  10. Fail106,952 miles (+7,634)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    419561927020
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in middle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion

  11. Pass99,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    967484295693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail99,318 miles (+5,694)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    269575823920
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass93,624 miles (+2,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    621240832734
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake back plate slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back plate slight corrosion

  14. Pass90,913 miles (+2,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,913 miles
    Test number
    397055105418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass88,874 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,874 miles
    Test number
    979427494184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,491 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    686295203209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring slight fracture lower but still seated

  17. Fail86,491 miles (+2,916)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    825545903254
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring slight fracture lower but still seated

  18. Pass83,575 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    696329292169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,562 miles (+2,083)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    245352792133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass81,479 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    818609501208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,477 miles (+2,650)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    989557001224
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn

  22. Pass78,827 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    710801700273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,798 miles (+4,405)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    903264390123
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  24. Pass74,393 miles (+130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,393 miles
    Test number
    481060889107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail74,263 miles (+6,476)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    483590679106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has slight restricted free movement

  26. Pass67,787 miles (+5,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    492103908231
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall (slightly crack)

  27. Fail61,877 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    153622497104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass61,877 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    900722497167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,196 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    731290846101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,151 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    604392226112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail59,858 miles2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    171230096018
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about T246 VAX

Does T246 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T246 VAX expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T246 VAX?
The MOT on T246 VAX expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T246 VAX done?
T246 VAX was recorded at 160,565 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has T246 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 VAX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T246 VAX 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 T246 VAX find?
T246 VAX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear coil springs corroded; oil leak.

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