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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T411 OWBMOT history

T411 OWB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
122,364 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T411 OWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T411 OWB was last recorded at 122,364 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2013: 67,542 miles, lower than 67,571 miles on 18 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,087 miles · 9 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,364 miles
  • 2021 – 118,087 miles
  • 2020 – 114,225 miles
  • 2019 – 111,562 miles
  • 2018 – 109,443 miles
  • 2017 – 107,002 miles
  • 2016 – 103,987 miles
  • 2015 – 91,765 miles
  • 2014 – 79,198 miles
  • 2013 – 74,820 miles
  • 2012 – 67,571 miles
  • 2011 – 59,910 miles
  • 2010 – 53,991 miles
  • 2009 – 47,187 miles
  • 2008 – 42,928 miles
  • 2007 – 37,425 miles
  • 2006 – 33,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,364 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail122,364 miles (+4,277)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,364 miles
    Test number
    536246102775
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass118,087 miles (+3,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,087 miles
    Test number
    385179492927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axil pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,225 miles (+2,663)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,225 miles
    Test number
    409191123578
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhouta hevley crodid

  4. Pass111,562 miles (+2,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    588816503949
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borth inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,443 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,443 miles
    Test number
    695992578509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,002 miles (+3,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    230437326567
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains and both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCrack in lower windscreen not in view

  7. Pass103,987 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,987 miles
    Test number
    686675080969
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail103,961 miles (+12,196)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,961 miles
    Test number
    290864794689
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Top mount (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Top mount (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass91,765 miles (+12,567)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,765 miles
    Test number
    415843515204
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge wearing low
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass79,198 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    936759434264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,163 miles (+4,308)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    967743834234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass74,855 miles (+35)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,855 miles
    Test number
    809913404051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDamage on bumper nearside front has been taped over.

  13. Fail74,820 miles (+7,278)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    757885863362
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside of front bumper damaged

  14. Pass67,542 miles (-29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    466573103098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,571 miles (+40)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    419903452373
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail67,531 miles (+7,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    416606842377
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass59,910 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    668617741316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,808 miles (+5,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    998666931353
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass53,991 miles (+6,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,991 miles
    Test number
    444078440469
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,187 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    364559669182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass42,928 miles (+5,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    740002678114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass37,425 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    984499257166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    621724876111
    • NoteKeep check on front tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Questions about T411 OWB

Does T411 OWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T411 OWB expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T411 OWB?
The MOT on T411 OWB expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T411 OWB done?
T411 OWB was recorded at 122,364 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has T411 OWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T411 OWB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T411 OWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T411 OWB find?
T411 OWB failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 15 more.

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