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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T415 MKLMOT history

T415 MKL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
179,432 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T415 MKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T415 MKL was last recorded at 179,432 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 3,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,448 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,984 miles
Average per year
7,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,432 miles
  • 2021 – 175,448 miles
  • 2020 – 174,162 miles
  • 2019 – 159,425 miles
  • 2018 – 148,819 miles
  • 2017 – 136,821 miles
  • 2016 – 122,202 miles
  • 2015 – 107,137 miles
  • 2014 – 98,372 miles
  • 2012 – 98,362 miles
  • 2011 – 98,315 miles
  • 2010 – 93,185 miles
  • 2009 – 77,561 miles
  • 2008 – 64,417 miles
  • 2007 – 56,002 miles
  • 2006 – 52,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,432 miles (+3,984)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,432 miles
    Test number
    962217643066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass175,448 miles (+1,286)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,448 miles
    Test number
    853861224861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass174,162 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,162 miles
    Test number
    281018133870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail174,162 miles (+14,737)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,162 miles
    Test number
    217177188549
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass159,425 miles (+10,606)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,425 miles
    Test number
    881510016743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,819 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    472454434210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,819 miles (+11,998)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    292227661160
    • MajorNearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,821 miles
    Test number
    944708973421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail136,821 miles (+14,619)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,821 miles
    Test number
    242072422289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass122,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    349667952537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail122,202 miles (+15,065)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    843671481167
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,137 miles (+8,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,137 miles
    Test number
    617474485167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,372 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    228961014214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,362 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    759568342258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass98,315 miles (+5,130)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    525325771164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorated
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFlexy hoses deteriorated
    • NoteN/s wishbone bush worn
    • NotePlay in o/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSprings corroded

  16. Pass93,185 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,185 miles
    Test number
    211619730107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail93,041 miles (+15,480)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    703155830172
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass77,561 miles (+13,144)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,561 miles
    Test number
    173921149106
    • NoteAdvise all 4 coil springs starting to corrode in places
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres low and soon require replacing 195/60/14 H
    • NoteAdvise slight play at offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteAdvise steel brake pipes at rear beam starting to corrode

  19. Pass64,417 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    101996538187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    981109827184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,002 miles (+3,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    870639227156
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass52,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    632386936167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T415 MKL

Does T415 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T415 MKL expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T415 MKL?
The MOT on T415 MKL expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T415 MKL done?
T415 MKL was recorded at 179,432 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 7,736 miles a year.
Has T415 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T415 MKL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T415 MKL 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 T415 MKL find?
T415 MKL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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