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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T379 KRLMOT history

T379 KRL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
93,311 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T379 KRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T379 KRL was last recorded at 93,311 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2010: 37,242 miles, lower than 45,798 miles on 9 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,310 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,311 miles
  • 2021 – 86,467 miles
  • 2020 – 82,866 miles
  • 2019 – 81,023 miles
  • 2018 – 76,161 miles
  • 2017 – 69,024 miles
  • 2016 – 65,033 miles
  • 2015 – 62,139 miles
  • 2014 – 59,272 miles
  • 2013 – 53,970 miles
  • 2012 – 49,637 miles
  • 2011 – 45,624 miles
  • 2010 – 37,242 miles
  • 2009 – 45,798 miles
  • 2008 – 32,488 miles
  • 2007 – 30,679 miles
  • 2006 – 28,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,311 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear axle bushes starting to seperate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,311 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    896690532406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail93,310 miles (+6,843)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,310 miles
    Test number
    155140773087
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    709435328481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,467 miles (+3,601)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    362225330275
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    485260073735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,866 miles (+1,843)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    980147017683
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play end of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,023 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    567857113500
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to seperate

  8. Fail81,019 miles (+4,858)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    785195709355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to seperate

  9. Pass76,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    933872882929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack knuckles have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,159 miles (+7,135)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    353381292138
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack knuckles have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,024 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    838314410873
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle

  12. Pass65,033 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    607093418387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass62,139 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    797513625214
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail62,139 miles (+2,867)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    657712325275
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass59,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    766296774127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,269 miles (+5,299)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    748886374182
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support bracket broken.

  17. Pass53,970 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    476546273158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support bracket broken.

  18. Fail53,970 miles (+4,333)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    678606073184
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support bracket broken.

  19. Pass49,637 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    388882992117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,636 miles (+4,012)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    739618582166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass45,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,624 miles
    Test number
    229882081462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,622 miles (+8,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    345842081197
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass37,242 miles (-8,556)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    560847460169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,798 miles (+13,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    240200369189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,488 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    201760878120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,679 miles
    Test number
    211983477499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,679 miles (+1,737)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,679 miles
    Test number
    361522777110
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteUnable to see condition of rear discs and pads

  28. Pass28,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,942 miles
    Test number
    883153876153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,942 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,942 miles
    Test number
    181862876179
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Questions about T379 KRL

Does T379 KRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T379 KRL expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T379 KRL?
The MOT on T379 KRL expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T379 KRL done?
T379 KRL was recorded at 93,311 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has T379 KRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T379 KRL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T379 KRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T379 KRL find?
T379 KRL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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