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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T309 VKEMOT history

T309 VKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
179,569 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T309 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T309 VKE was last recorded at 179,569 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 2,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,443 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,126 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,569 miles
  • 2021 – 173,831 miles
  • 2019 – 169,279 miles
  • 2018 – 163,297 miles
  • 2017 – 157,826 miles
  • 2016 – 153,344 miles
  • 2015 – 145,803 miles
  • 2014 – 142,076 miles
  • 2013 – 138,533 miles
  • 2012 – 133,710 miles
  • 2011 – 129,943 miles
  • 2010 – 125,828 miles
  • 2009 – 88,949 miles
  • 2008 – 87,374 miles
  • 2007 – 79,953 miles
  • 2006 – 67,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,569 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,569 miles (+2,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,569 miles
    Test number
    938036668926
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,443 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,443 miles
    Test number
    468603408698
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail177,443 miles (+3,612)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,443 miles
    Test number
    618701250307
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak housing left side engine plus expansion bottle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,831 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,831 miles
    Test number
    773752229798
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak near thermostat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail173,831 miles (+4,552)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,831 miles
    Test number
    874165958836
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak near thermostat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass169,279 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,279 miles
    Test number
    274154478828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail169,278 miles (+5,981)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,278 miles
    Test number
    745586082810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,297 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    163,297 miles
    Test number
    392072785623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,826 miles
    Test number
    965763465072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,826 miles (+4,482)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,826 miles
    Test number
    837471127446
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

  11. Pass153,344 miles (+7,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,344 miles
    Test number
    618236551227
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass145,803 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,803 miles
    Test number
    319921995105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass142,076 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,076 miles
    Test number
    477474544181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,533 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    138,533 miles
    Test number
    775612073116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,710 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    299701842084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,943 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    129,943 miles
    Test number
    817286821087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,828 miles (+36,879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    125,828 miles
    Test number
    512161480040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    892957339054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,949 miles (+1,575)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    612387539099
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust sustem

  20. Pass87,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    492678708021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,374 miles (+7,421)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    620838908031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass79,953 miles (+12,338)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    180842907085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    440035806051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T309 VKE

Does T309 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T309 VKE expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T309 VKE?
The MOT on T309 VKE expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T309 VKE done?
T309 VKE was recorded at 179,569 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has T309 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T309 VKE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T309 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 T309 VKE find?
T309 VKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush, and 3 more.

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