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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T280 XPBMOT history

T280 XPB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
152,755 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 XPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 XPB was last recorded at 152,755 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 1,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,645 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,110 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,755 miles
  • 2021 – 151,645 miles
  • 2020 – 144,350 miles
  • 2019 – 137,282 miles
  • 2018 – 128,741 miles
  • 2017 – 121,224 miles
  • 2016 – 118,255 miles
  • 2015 – 116,309 miles
  • 2014 – 114,232 miles
  • 2013 – 111,583 miles
  • 2012 – 107,099 miles
  • 2011 – 99,855 miles
  • 2010 – 91,630 miles
  • 2009 – 85,020 miles
  • 2008 – 80,283 miles
  • 2007 – 76,411 miles
  • 2006 – 58,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,755 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,755 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,755 miles
    Test number
    734441673087
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass151,645 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    980730679580
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail151,645 miles (+7,295)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    857368116296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass144,350 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    881268503485
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail144,350 miles (+7,068)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    572809240278
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,282 miles
    Test number
    644465210903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a slight split in tread pattern

  7. Fail137,282 miles (+8,541)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,282 miles
    Test number
    974469117499
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a slight split in tread pattern

  8. Pass128,741 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,741 miles
    Test number
    498653860991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,224 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,224 miles
    Test number
    834146802022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,255 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,255 miles
    Test number
    406746502594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,309 miles (+2,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    205122035448
    • NoteAll tyres slight perrishing
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrossion inside face

  12. Pass114,232 miles (+2,649)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,232 miles
    Test number
    108858584023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish & crack

  13. Pass111,583 miles (+4,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,583 miles
    Test number
    968677843042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass107,099 miles (+7,244)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,099 miles
    Test number
    895323012032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteKnocking noise coming from both front wheels
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer edge.

  15. Pass99,855 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    156284311458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,850 miles (+8,220)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,850 miles
    Test number
    158212011427
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  17. Pass91,630 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    141010750405
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear low on outer edge.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low.
    • NoteOffside handbrake reading close to limit.
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake arm does not fully return.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner steering arm joint.

  18. Fail91,630 miles (+6,610)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    163060650469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear low on outer edge.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low.
    • NoteOffside handbrake reading close to limit.
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake arm does not fully return.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner steering arm joint.

  19. Pass85,020 miles (+4,737)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    141028549055
    • NoteLift in offside front top mount
    • NoteOffside handbrake arm not returning fully
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  20. Pass80,283 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    294656508124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    102359617297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,411 miles (+17,446)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    281339417213
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOffside hand brake does not fully turn to stop.

  23. Pass58,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    792079886004
    • NoteParking brake cable stiff in operation due to water ingress at caliper end.boot split.

Questions about T280 XPB

Does T280 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 XPB expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 XPB?
The MOT on T280 XPB expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 XPB done?
T280 XPB was recorded at 152,755 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has T280 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 XPB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T280 XPB 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 T280 XPB find?
T280 XPB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; exhaust corroded.

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