Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T408 OGPMOT history
T408 OGP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 156,347 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T408 OGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T408 OGP was last recorded at 156,347 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 156,326 miles · 27 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 7,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 156,347 miles
- 2022 – 150,463 miles
- 2021 – 144,901 miles
- 2019 – 138,752 miles
- 2018 – 133,050 miles
- 2017 – 125,307 miles
- 2016 – 112,945 miles
- 2015 – 98,601 miles
- 2013 – 95,550 miles
- 2012 – 89,525 miles
- 2011 – 82,100 miles
- 2010 – 75,132 miles
- 2009 – 66,708 miles
- 2008 – 58,872 miles
- 2007 – 43,164 miles
- 2006 – 36,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,347 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,347 miles (+21)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 156,347 miles
- Test number
- 292010997638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail156,326 miles (+5,863)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,326 miles
- Test number
- 174957393989
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass150,463 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,463 miles
- Test number
- 584819830482
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,457 miles (+5,556)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,457 miles
- Test number
- 882992363767
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,901 miles (+6,149)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 144,901 miles
- Test number
- 116270162701
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,752 miles (+5,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 138,752 miles
- Test number
- 533282687185
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,050 miles (+7,743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 133,050 miles
- Test number
- 121593694572
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 125,307 miles
- Test number
- 577278446378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,307 miles (+12,362)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,307 miles
- Test number
- 173568647269
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass112,945 miles (+14,344)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 112,945 miles
- Test number
- 409054496975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,601 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 98,601 miles
- Test number
- 385309905228
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail98,601 miles (+3,051)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,601 miles
- Test number
- 507759905236
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass95,550 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,550 miles
- Test number
- 669208963092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail95,550 miles (+6,025)7 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,550 miles
- Test number
- 418077663055
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,525 miles (+7,425)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 89,525 miles
- Test number
- 147135072084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,100 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 82,100 miles
- Test number
- 646696251076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,025 miles (+6,893)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,025 miles
- Test number
- 627119841074
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth sides rear subframe mountings slightly split
Pass75,132 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 75,132 miles
- Test number
- 720787350085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,131 miles (+8,423)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,131 miles
- Test number
- 462886050054
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass66,708 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 66,708 miles
- Test number
- 701368359015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,693 miles (+7,821)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,693 miles
- Test number
- 973226259043
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail58,872 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,872 miles
- Test number
- 420687678053
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,872 miles (+15,708)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 58,872 miles
- Test number
- 554627778036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,164 miles (+7,135)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 43,164 miles
- Test number
- 784549967030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,029 miles
- Test number
- 923333366084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T408 OGP
- Does T408 OGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T408 OGP expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T408 OGP?
- The MOT on T408 OGP expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T408 OGP done?
- T408 OGP was recorded at 156,347 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
- Has T408 OGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T408 OGP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T408 OGP 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 OGP find?
- T408 OGP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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