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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T358 ALOMOT history

T358 ALO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2020 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2020
Mileage
158,478 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T358 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T358 ALO was last recorded at 158,478 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 12,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,020 miles · 5 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
12,458 miles
Average per year
6,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,478 miles
  • 2019 – 146,020 miles
  • 2018 – 136,552 miles
  • 2017 – 127,840 miles
  • 2016 – 118,484 miles
  • 2015 – 111,562 miles
  • 2014 – 105,926 miles
  • 2013 – 98,801 miles
  • 2012 – 92,903 miles
  • 2011 – 86,835 miles
  • 2010 – 80,206 miles
  • 2009 – 74,710 miles
  • 2008 – 68,178 miles
  • 2007 – 62,391 miles
  • 2006 – 58,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,478 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/F Is 195/55/15 N/S/F Is 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt mountain area floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Infront of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S Front outer wheel arches corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail158,478 miles (+12,458)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,478 miles
    Test number
    649514484953
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/F Is 195/55/15 N/S/F Is 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt mountain area floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Infront of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S Front outer wheel arches corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,020 miles
    Test number
    667148940663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,020 miles (+9,468)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,020 miles
    Test number
    711260058947
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass136,552 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,552 miles
    Test number
    884258193633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,532 miles (+8,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    640744597439
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear steel road wheel fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bush's having slight seperation

  6. Pass127,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    108795230168
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc back plates very corroded

  7. Fail127,840 miles (+9,356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    425344965307
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing webbing cut (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc back plates very corroded

  8. Pass118,484 miles (+6,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    538634454406
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump plug!

  9. Pass111,562 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    619824755180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,492 miles (+5,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    329736945110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass105,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,926 miles
    Test number
    449658264178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,926 miles (+7,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,926 miles
    Test number
    997938464191
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass98,801 miles (+5,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    148879293450
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges !!
    • NoteNearside hand brake opertion becoming poor !!

  14. Pass92,903 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    918743702148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,835 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    528621901109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,762 miles (+6,556)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    829709291014
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass80,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    600034400139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,206 miles (+5,496)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    464543900139
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass74,710 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    392619429175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,178 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    330292648186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail68,132 miles (+5,741)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    380008538144
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass62,391 miles (+4,378)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    423832937197
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates becoming poor

  23. Pass58,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    550613646134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,013 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    972763446167
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T358 ALO

Does T358 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T358 ALO expired on 16 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T358 ALO?
The MOT on T358 ALO expired on 16 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T358 ALO done?
T358 ALO was recorded at 158,478 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
Has T358 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T358 ALO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T358 ALO 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 T358 ALO find?
T358 ALO failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 10 advisories: offside front valve stem seriously damaged; offside rear valve stem seriously damaged; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier, and 17 more.

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