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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T288 VKEMOT history

T288 VKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
85,410 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 VKE
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 VKE was last recorded at 85,410 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,410 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,410 miles
  • 2023 – 83,887 miles
  • 2022 – 78,789 miles
  • 2021 – 76,409 miles
  • 2019 – 72,865 miles
  • 2018 – 68,754 miles
  • 2017 – 65,997 miles
  • 2016 – 63,958 miles
  • 2015 – 58,352 miles
  • 2014 – 54,149 miles
  • 2013 – 50,494 miles
  • 2012 – 47,168 miles
  • 2011 – 42,839 miles
  • 2010 – 38,136 miles
  • 2009 – 34,831 miles
  • 2008 – 32,059 miles
  • 2007 – 28,913 miles
  • 2006 – 25,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,410 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    334818435311
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,410 miles (+1,523)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    595866401563
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both side s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,887 miles (+5,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    308526943147
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt s not checked as car was loaded and seats folded

  4. Pass78,789 miles (+2,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    223744377315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,409 miles
    Test number
    701186093661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,394 miles (+3,529)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,394 miles
    Test number
    416987340040
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,865 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    138766511660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    442080112293
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle box heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail68,754 miles (+2,757)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    359778321607
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle box heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass65,997 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    594896049356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate has only 50% light source working

  11. Pass63,958 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    108174414035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,938 miles (+5,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    454576511659
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,352 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    367666055183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,149 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    226312264464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,494 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    946136653171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,168 miles (+4,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    358600672179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,839 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    886307651141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    123558360171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,136 miles (+3,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    844278760167
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,831 miles (+2,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    934474269152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass32,059 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    334651668110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,913 miles
    Test number
    122379257154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,913 miles (+2,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,913 miles
    Test number
    614498157166
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,955 miles
    Test number
    562063866103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 VKE

Does T288 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 VKE expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 VKE?
The MOT on T288 VKE expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 VKE done?
T288 VKE was recorded at 85,410 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has T288 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 VKE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T288 VKE 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 VKE find?
T288 VKE passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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