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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T248 GKOMOT history

T248 GKO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
219,785 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T248 GKO was last recorded at 219,785 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2020: 211,876 miles, lower than 218,873 miles on 2 Dec 2020.

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
219,711 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
8,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 219,785 miles
  • 2020 – 211,876 miles
  • 2019 – 206,616 miles
  • 2018 – 201,906 miles
  • 2017 – 196,930 miles
  • 2016 – 192,354 miles
  • 2015 – 187,465 miles
  • 2014 – 183,505 miles
  • 2012 – 173,090 miles
  • 2011 – 159,586 miles
  • 2010 – 144,405 miles
  • 2009 – 131,999 miles
  • 2008 – 121,143 miles
  • 2007 – 106,028 miles
  • 2006 – 95,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,785 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coil spring corroded x 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,785 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    219,785 miles
    Test number
    804289871740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail219,711 miles (+7,835)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,711 miles
    Test number
    259212903382
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,876 miles (-6,997)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,876 miles
    Test number
    974844134826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail218,873 miles (+12,257)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,873 miles
    Test number
    149130895611
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass206,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,616 miles
    Test number
    271790602314
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail206,616 miles (+4,710)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,616 miles
    Test number
    924082551855
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass201,906 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    201,906 miles
    Test number
    919627177229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitting from exhaust

  8. Fail201,906 miles (+4,976)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,906 miles
    Test number
    234031781872
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitting from exhaust

  9. Pass196,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    196,930 miles
    Test number
    957366876638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail196,930 miles (+4,576)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,930 miles
    Test number
    129424704447
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass192,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    192,354 miles
    Test number
    577320922940
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail192,354 miles (+4,889)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,354 miles
    Test number
    598302358959
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail187,465 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,465 miles
    Test number
    315317705062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass187,465 miles (+3,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    187,465 miles
    Test number
    685977605041
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass183,505 miles (+10,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    183,505 miles
    Test number
    747033814032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass173,090 miles (+13,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    173,090 miles
    Test number
    448237882262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail159,586 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,586 miles
    Test number
    446744311239
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass159,586 miles (+15,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    159,586 miles
    Test number
    957674711241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass144,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    531797820042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,405 miles (+12,406)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    664697020022
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Fail131,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,999 miles
    Test number
    600321739078
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass131,999 miles (+10,856)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    131,999 miles
    Test number
    990101939067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,143 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    580118738029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear axle bushes slight play

  24. Pass121,143 miles (+15,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    672838938082
    • NoteRear axle bushes slight play

  25. Pass106,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    984719637026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail106,028 miles (+11,027)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    493197437058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  27. Pass95,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    773911336158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 GKO

Does T248 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 GKO expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 GKO?
The MOT on T248 GKO expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 GKO done?
T248 GKO was recorded at 219,785 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 8,017 miles a year.
Has T248 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 GKO has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T248 GKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T248 GKO find?
T248 GKO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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