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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T408 ALPMOT history

T408 ALP is a yellow and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
44,468 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T408 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T408 ALP was last recorded at 44,468 miles on 12 May 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,433 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
1,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,468 miles
  • 2024 – 44,433 miles
  • 2023 – 44,411 miles
  • 2022 – 44,393 miles
  • 2021 – 43,929 miles
  • 2020 – 43,372 miles
  • 2019 – 42,312 miles
  • 2018 – 40,780 miles
  • 2017 – 39,608 miles
  • 2016 – 38,190 miles
  • 2015 – 36,656 miles
  • 2014 – 35,177 miles
  • 2013 – 33,754 miles
  • 2012 – 32,364 miles
  • 2011 – 31,103 miles
  • 2010 – 28,971 miles
  • 2009 – 27,068 miles
  • 2008 – 25,450 miles
  • 2007 – 23,408 miles
  • 2006 – 21,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mountr (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,468 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,468 miles
    Test number
    651178444167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mountr (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass44,433 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    480553456613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,411 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    44,411 miles
    Test number
    245027514725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,393 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    800319936001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,929 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,929 miles
    Test number
    808966958933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    423153228965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,372 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    237882822929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,312 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    494404387832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,780 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,780 miles
    Test number
    874576826704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,608 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,608 miles
    Test number
    606833040675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,190 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    927995176902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,656 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    529410515114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,177 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    905302414116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,754 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    696176413168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,364 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,364 miles
    Test number
    186031412152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,359 miles (+1,256)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    935459402177
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,103 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    658288011131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,971 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    190272010156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,068 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,068 miles
    Test number
    312598519184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,052 miles (+1,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    873767209104
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  21. Pass25,450 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    292543318102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,408 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    242515817447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,697 miles
    Test number
    272582916152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T408 ALP

Does T408 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T408 ALP expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T408 ALP?
The MOT on T408 ALP expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T408 ALP done?
T408 ALP was recorded at 44,468 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
Has T408 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T408 ALP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on T408 ALP 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 T408 ALP find?
T408 ALP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mountr; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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