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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T281 HPPMOT history

T281 HPP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
97,164 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 HPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 HPP was last recorded at 97,164 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,163 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,164 miles
  • 2021 – 95,617 miles
  • 2020 – 94,708 miles
  • 2019 – 93,789 miles
  • 2018 – 92,505 miles
  • 2017 – 91,306 miles
  • 2016 – 90,756 miles
  • 2015 – 90,250 miles
  • 2014 – 89,793 miles
  • 2013 – 86,911 miles
  • 2012 – 82,438 miles
  • 2011 – 77,873 miles
  • 2010 – 73,999 miles
  • 2009 – 67,675 miles
  • 2008 – 62,376 miles
  • 2007 – 56,155 miles
  • 2006 – 50,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,164 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,164 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    197986539195
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosion

  2. Fail97,163 miles (+1,546)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,163 miles
    Test number
    400440415587
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosion

  3. Pass95,617 miles (+909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    802904129030
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,708 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,708 miles
    Test number
    391420500918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    707253538169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,789 miles (+1,284)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    351715799252
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    697045522068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,502 miles (+1,196)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    551660608429
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass91,306 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    526485363602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,756 miles (+506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    192429948433
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass90,250 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,250 miles
    Test number
    847162325130
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass89,793 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,793 miles
    Test number
    599163124116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,911 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    768249203162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    509788982004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,438 miles (+4,565)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    598438982033
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,873 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,873 miles
    Test number
    406930911197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    423971910176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,998 miles (+6,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    191140710103
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  19. Pass67,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    413660219181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail67,673 miles (+5,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    933770419157
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass62,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,376 miles
    Test number
    703509308173
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail62,376 miles (+6,221)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,376 miles
    Test number
    353228608159
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,155 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,155 miles
    Test number
    124349607150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    390899806109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 HPP

Does T281 HPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 HPP expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 HPP?
The MOT on T281 HPP expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 HPP done?
T281 HPP was recorded at 97,164 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has T281 HPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 HPP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T281 HPP 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 T281 HPP find?
T281 HPP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; coolant leak; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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