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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T353 ACUMOT history

T353 ACU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
113,249 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 ACU was last recorded at 113,249 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,132 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,117 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,249 miles
  • 2021 – 108,132 miles
  • 2020 – 101,985 miles
  • 2019 – 97,442 miles
  • 2018 – 96,005 miles
  • 2012 – 95,592 miles
  • 2011 – 94,758 miles
  • 2010 – 93,816 miles
  • 2009 – 92,702 miles
  • 2008 – 86,952 miles
  • 2007 – 80,989 miles
  • 2006 – 74,604 miles
  • 2005 – 66,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,249 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,249 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    568356514672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,132 miles (+6,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    930363050430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre getting low

  3. Pass101,985 miles (+4,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,985 miles
    Test number
    274274770617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  4. Pass97,442 miles (+1,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    811778673684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLots of corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass96,005 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    960236288589
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

  6. Fail96,005 miles (+413)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    752931532342
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

  7. Pass95,592 miles (+834)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    778458372210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDiscs corroded
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  8. Pass94,758 miles (+942)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    395765171266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  9. Pass93,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,816 miles
    Test number
    153484870202
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pitted on inner face

  10. Fail93,816 miles (+1,114)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,816 miles
    Test number
    261094870292
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pitted on inner face

  11. Pass92,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    304604259216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,702 miles (+5,750)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    431664159236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass86,952 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    944150168240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,989 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    952723067281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail80,989 miles (+6,385)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    762133567286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass74,604 miles (+8,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    964634366241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass66,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    511028455221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T353 ACU

Does T353 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 ACU expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 ACU?
The MOT on T353 ACU expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 ACU done?
T353 ACU was recorded at 113,249 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has T353 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 ACU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T353 ACU 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 T353 ACU find?
T353 ACU passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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