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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T281 XAXMOT history

T281 XAX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
180,049 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T281 XAX was last recorded at 180,049 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 6,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,002 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,047 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,049 miles
  • 2023 – 174,001 miles
  • 2022 – 173,936 miles
  • 2021 – 171,402 miles
  • 2020 – 169,534 miles
  • 2019 – 166,082 miles
  • 2018 – 159,077 miles
  • 2017 – 148,897 miles
  • 2016 – 141,887 miles
  • 2015 – 138,330 miles
  • 2014 – 134,533 miles
  • 2013 – 129,642 miles
  • 2012 – 122,122 miles
  • 2011 – 113,646 miles
  • 2010 – 103,910 miles
  • 2009 – 95,469 miles
  • 2008 – 87,708 miles
  • 2007 – 79,776 miles
  • 2006 – 71,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,049 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail180,049 miles (+6,047)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,049 miles
    Test number
    322534481677
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,002 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,002 miles
    Test number
    198390198323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  3. Fail174,001 miles (+65)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,001 miles
    Test number
    222968550241
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  4. Pass173,936 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,936 miles
    Test number
    954644784975
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On the limit
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail173,936 miles (+2,534)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,936 miles
    Test number
    446895577674
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On the limit
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass171,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,402 miles
    Test number
    955841112558
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail171,402 miles (+1,868)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,402 miles
    Test number
    364241096023
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass169,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,534 miles
    Test number
    682720294206
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail169,534 miles (+3,452)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,534 miles
    Test number
    895542612817
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass166,082 miles (+7,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,082 miles
    Test number
    557229674133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both lazy

  11. Pass159,077 miles (+92)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,077 miles
    Test number
    313050856032
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met

  12. Fail158,985 miles (+10,088)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,985 miles
    Test number
    874099848214
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met

  13. Pass148,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,897 miles
    Test number
    547926982743
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake low
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both lazy (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail148,897 miles (+7,010)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,897 miles
    Test number
    279486518992
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount insecure (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake low
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both lazy (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass141,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    717208073423
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail141,887 miles (+3,557)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    255152574280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass138,330 miles (+3,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,330 miles
    Test number
    100771149152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel o/s reading little lower than n/s on brake test (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass134,533 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,533 miles
    Test number
    577649764227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,642 miles (+7,520)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    938854773228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r passenger door doesnt open from inside of vehicle

  20. Pass122,122 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,122 miles
    Test number
    278067022336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    147065821332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail113,646 miles (+9,736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    985985121354
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass103,910 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    974042510398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    191046719347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,469 miles (+7,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    693566319392
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass87,708 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    862835418335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    864856817399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,776 miles (+7,977)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    414446817463
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass71,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    691788916359
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T281 XAX

Does T281 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 XAX expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 XAX?
The MOT on T281 XAX expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 XAX done?
T281 XAX was recorded at 180,049 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has T281 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 XAX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T281 XAX 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 XAX find?
T281 XAX failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play, and 5 more.

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