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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T388 ALNMOT history

T388 ALN is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
218,876 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 ALN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 ALN was last recorded at 218,876 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 5,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,231 miles · 24 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,645 miles
Average per year
8,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,876 miles
  • 2023 – 213,231 miles
  • 2022 – 206,823 miles
  • 2021 – 199,215 miles
  • 2020 – 194,651 miles
  • 2019 – 185,332 miles
  • 2018 – 175,134 miles
  • 2017 – 162,208 miles
  • 2016 – 151,810 miles
  • 2014 – 133,755 miles
  • 2013 – 115,069 miles
  • 2011 – 105,818 miles
  • 2010 – 100,865 miles
  • 2009 – 93,734 miles
  • 2008 – 86,765 miles
  • 2007 – 80,175 miles
  • 2006 – 72,318 miles
  • 2005 – 64,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,876 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,876 miles (+5,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    218,876 miles
    Test number
    293646543545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,231 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    213,231 miles
    Test number
    102255216958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail213,218 miles (+6,395)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,218 miles
    Test number
    737981533981
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,823 miles (+7,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    206,823 miles
    Test number
    159297630017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,215 miles (+4,564)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    199,215 miles
    Test number
    358707183684
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass194,651 miles (+9,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    194,651 miles
    Test number
    919918399796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass185,332 miles (+10,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    185,332 miles
    Test number
    367427885048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass175,134 miles (+12,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,134 miles
    Test number
    298612885461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass162,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,208 miles
    Test number
    840386463086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,208 miles (+10,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,208 miles
    Test number
    629016607216
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass151,810 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    151,810 miles
    Test number
    689475952702
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail151,791 miles (+18,036)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,791 miles
    Test number
    809688161795
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass133,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,755 miles
    Test number
    736308654075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,755 miles (+18,686)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,755 miles
    Test number
    317497154038
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  15. Pass115,069 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    218228253005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,068 miles (+9,250)1 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,068 miles
    Test number
    507817253039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass105,818 miles (+4,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    599922431327
    • NoteWIPER BLADES SPLIT, O/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN.

  18. Fail100,865 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    513927320392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass100,865 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    634787620391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    562823229355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail93,734 miles (+6,969)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    262562229312
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,765 miles (+6,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    380117118369
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Pass80,175 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    780054527314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,318 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    473898016413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    621605225328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T388 ALN

Does T388 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T388 ALN expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T388 ALN?
The MOT on T388 ALN expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T388 ALN done?
T388 ALN was recorded at 218,876 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 8,332 miles a year.
Has T388 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 ALN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T388 ALN 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 T388 ALN find?
T388 ALN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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