Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T404 PDFMOT history

T404 PDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
172,816 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T404 PDF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T404 PDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T404 PDF was last recorded at 172,816 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,812 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,816 miles
  • 2022 – 161,845 miles
  • 2021 – 161,313 miles
  • 2020 – 159,753 miles
  • 2019 – 157,467 miles
  • 2018 – 155,609 miles
  • 2017 – 153,849 miles
  • 2016 – 152,189 miles
  • 2015 – 151,079 miles
  • 2014 – 146,106 miles
  • 2013 – 140,617 miles
  • 2012 – 134,362 miles
  • 2011 – 127,657 miles
  • 2010 – 123,130 miles
  • 2009 – 110,546 miles
  • 2008 – 100,172 miles
  • 2007 – 88,438 miles
  • 2006 – 76,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,816 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,816 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,816 miles
    Test number
    613581481047
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail172,812 miles (+10,967)3 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,812 miles
    Test number
    171450658292
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,845 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,845 miles
    Test number
    771580023799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,313 miles
    Test number
    475966512872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail161,313 miles (+1,560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,313 miles
    Test number
    613012766136
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass159,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,753 miles
    Test number
    683503550865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,753 miles (+2,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,753 miles
    Test number
    881363329922
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass157,467 miles (+1,858)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,467 miles
    Test number
    630902091558
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass155,609 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,609 miles
    Test number
    220469795660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass153,849 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,849 miles
    Test number
    217821554461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,189 miles
    Test number
    781574221494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,189 miles (+1,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,189 miles
    Test number
    100593276706
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass151,079 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    409432825168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,106 miles (+5,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,106 miles
    Test number
    328646424155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass140,617 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    140,617 miles
    Test number
    456947913194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,362 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,362 miles
    Test number
    908839712106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,657 miles (+4,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,657 miles
    Test number
    207576821459
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass123,130 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    880566920192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail123,130 miles (+12,584)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    651255820143
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass110,546 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,546 miles
    Test number
    291718829087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,172 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    264467138032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side wing mirror cracked.

  22. Fail100,172 miles (+11,734)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    132010138474
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side wing mirror cracked.

  23. Pass88,438 miles (+12,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    114516327413
    • NoteSTONECHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN †PASS DOOR MIRROW DAMAGED †

  24. Fail76,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    502177726029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass76,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    990057826071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T404 PDF

Does T404 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T404 PDF expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T404 PDF?
The MOT on T404 PDF expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T404 PDF done?
T404 PDF was recorded at 172,816 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has T404 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T404 PDF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T404 PDF 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 T404 PDF find?
T404 PDF passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T404 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.