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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T408 ARMMOT history

T408 ARM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
205,981 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T408 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T408 ARM was last recorded at 205,981 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 5,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,966 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,015 miles
Average per year
8,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 205,981 miles
  • 2020 – 200,966 miles
  • 2019 – 195,785 miles
  • 2018 – 189,940 miles
  • 2017 – 182,605 miles
  • 2016 – 176,748 miles
  • 2015 – 171,327 miles
  • 2014 – 165,614 miles
  • 2013 – 158,619 miles
  • 2012 – 146,595 miles
  • 2011 – 134,474 miles
  • 2010 – 122,243 miles
  • 2009 – 108,653 miles
  • 2008 – 88,721 miles
  • 2007 – 83,789 miles
  • 2006 – 77,406 miles
  • 2005 – 69,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,981 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 and offside outer sills damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,981 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    205,981 miles
    Test number
    244457356569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass200,966 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    200,966 miles
    Test number
    458549440564
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills damaged

  3. Fail200,961 miles (+5,176)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,961 miles
    Test number
    978317379299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills damaged

  4. Pass195,785 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    195,785 miles
    Test number
    351967163272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail195,767 miles (+5,827)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,767 miles
    Test number
    728731708207
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,940 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,940 miles
    Test number
    215856531875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,605 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    182,605 miles
    Test number
    374785404343
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass176,748 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    176,748 miles
    Test number
    726371886790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,327 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    171,327 miles
    Test number
    479754189880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,614 miles (+6,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    165,614 miles
    Test number
    217890444344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass158,619 miles (+12,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    158,619 miles
    Test number
    865021243322
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass146,595 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    146,595 miles
    Test number
    555326132307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    134,474 miles
    Test number
    158151941371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,474 miles (+12,231)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,474 miles
    Test number
    129909421355
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail122,243 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,243 miles
    Test number
    214831930384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass122,243 miles (+13,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,243 miles
    Test number
    322561630350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass108,653 miles (+19,932)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,653 miles
    Test number
    211178339391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,721 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    652268818352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteMIDDLE AND OSR SEAT BELT STALK CATCHES COVERS MISSING.

  19. Fail88,721 miles (+4,932)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    420996418452
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteMIDDLE AND OSR SEAT BELT STALK CATCHES COVERS MISSING.

  20. Fail83,789 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    331683287490
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass83,789 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    933533187217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,406 miles (+7,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    864001976229
    • 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)

  23. Pass69,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,974 miles
    Test number
    934504585229
    • 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)

Questions about T408 ARM

Does T408 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T408 ARM expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T408 ARM?
The MOT on T408 ARM expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T408 ARM done?
T408 ARM was recorded at 205,981 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 8,428 miles a year.
Has T408 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T408 ARM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T408 ARM 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 ARM find?
T408 ARM passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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