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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T406 PVUMOT history

T406 PVU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
124,712 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T406 PVU
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T406 PVU was last recorded at 124,712 miles on 10 May 2022, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,110 miles · 4 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
4,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,712 miles
  • 2021 – 123,110 miles
  • 2020 – 121,426 miles
  • 2019 – 118,079 miles
  • 2018 – 113,695 miles
  • 2017 – 109,414 miles
  • 2016 – 105,549 miles
  • 2015 – 97,350 miles
  • 2014 – 93,157 miles
  • 2013 – 88,249 miles
  • 2012 – 81,875 miles
  • 2011 – 74,484 miles
  • 2010 – 69,127 miles
  • 2009 – 65,166 miles
  • 2008 – 59,640 miles
  • 2007 – 55,253 miles
  • 2006 – 47,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,712 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,712 miles (+1,602)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    171662776182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

  2. Pass123,110 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,110 miles
    Test number
    751993776451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,426 miles (+3,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    224640101288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,079 miles (+4,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    873068705907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,695 miles (+4,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,695 miles
    Test number
    141534995230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass109,414 miles (+3,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    608192783938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass105,549 miles (+8,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    230492843979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass97,350 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    855383405117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail97,344 miles (+368)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    245801105411
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail96,976 miles (+3,819)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,976 miles
    Test number
    198777285413
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass93,157 miles (+4,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    598188984068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass88,249 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    589733693043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail88,247 miles (+6,372)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    739237783090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass81,875 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    337215872079
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Fail81,871 miles (+7,387)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    247474872089
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  16. Pass74,484 miles (+145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    836178181083
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

  17. Fail74,339 miles (+5,212)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,339 miles
    Test number
    685624481019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

  18. Pass69,127 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    191762670418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,166 miles
    Test number
    141265279470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,166 miles (+5,526)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,166 miles
    Test number
    401925879096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass59,640 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    484979378012
    • NoteAdvise O/S/R tyre starting to wear unevenly
    • NoteAdvise both rear axle bushes starting to perish

  22. Fail59,640 miles (+4,387)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    141559878431
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise O/S/R tyre starting to wear unevenly
    • NoteAdvise both rear axle bushes starting to perish

  23. Pass55,253 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    800582887075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    963163286077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T406 PVU

Does T406 PVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T406 PVU expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T406 PVU?
The MOT on T406 PVU expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T406 PVU done?
T406 PVU was recorded at 124,712 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 4,783 miles a year.
Has T406 PVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T406 PVU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on T406 PVU 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 T406 PVU find?
T406 PVU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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