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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T288 HCKMOT history

T288 HCK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
104,235 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 HCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 HCK was last recorded at 104,235 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,231 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,235 miles
  • 2022 – 101,007 miles
  • 2021 – 98,532 miles
  • 2020 – 96,094 miles
  • 2019 – 93,939 miles
  • 2018 – 90,139 miles
  • 2017 – 86,832 miles
  • 2016 – 84,043 miles
  • 2015 – 82,066 miles
  • 2014 – 80,793 miles
  • 2013 – 75,881 miles
  • 2012 – 71,346 miles
  • 2011 – 66,794 miles
  • 2010 – 64,087 miles
  • 2009 – 61,586 miles
  • 2008 – 58,435 miles
  • 2007 – 57,161 miles
  • 2006 – 51,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,235 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,235 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    664513263143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail104,231 miles (+3,224)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,231 miles
    Test number
    238318362943
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass101,007 miles (+2,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,007 miles
    Test number
    320634900669
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    601096906737
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail98,532 miles (+2,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    878113652027
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass96,094 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    256338220269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,089 miles (+2,150)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    675311522990
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,939 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    674538020931
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake requirements only just met(18%). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  9. Pass90,139 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    674519696016
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass86,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    654083623249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspecting master cylinder leaking

  11. Fail86,832 miles (+2,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    766579462071
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspecting master cylinder leaking

  12. Pass84,043 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,043 miles
    Test number
    856837167791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,038 miles (+1,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    632119824206
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass82,066 miles (+1,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    308879907452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle beam bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle beam bush worn

  15. Pass80,793 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    128469254287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,782 miles (+4,901)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    505536654289
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass75,881 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    338237943239
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF HEAD LIGHT CRACKED
    • NoteNSF TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

  18. Fail75,881 miles (+4,535)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    285337943299
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF HEAD LIGHT CRACKED
    • NoteNSF TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

  19. Pass71,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    226452972230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail71,346 miles (+4,552)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    619472572278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    635754361295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail66,794 miles (+2,707)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    818054761211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,087 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    221444040298
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

  24. Fail64,087 miles (+2,501)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    760614340232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

  25. Pass61,586 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    671744469282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    230073168262
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail58,435 miles (+1,274)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    321033568292
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass57,161 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,161 miles
    Test number
    840054577262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    374229566499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,925 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    684329366250
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about T288 HCK

Does T288 HCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 HCK expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 HCK?
The MOT on T288 HCK expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 HCK done?
T288 HCK was recorded at 104,235 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has T288 HCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 HCK has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T288 HCK 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 T288 HCK find?
T288 HCK passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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