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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T420 GSPMOT history

T420 GSP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
153,602 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 GSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 GSP was last recorded at 153,602 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 5,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2009: 62,817 miles, lower than 600,034 miles on 1 Jul 2008.

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
147,664 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,938 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,602 miles
  • 2020 – 147,664 miles
  • 2019 – 144,441 miles
  • 2018 – 136,340 miles
  • 2015 – 132,573 miles
  • 2014 – 128,202 miles
  • 2013 – 115,871 miles
  • 2012 – 100,779 miles
  • 2011 – 83,042 miles
  • 2010 – 69,201 miles
  • 2009 – 62,817 miles
  • 2008 – 600,034 miles
  • 2007 – 57,122 miles
  • 2006 – 54,133 miles
  • 2005 – 52,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,602 miles (+5,938)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,602 miles
    Test number
    858093746194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass147,664 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    189600915023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,441 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,441 miles
    Test number
    673910027740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,340 miles (+3,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,340 miles
    Test number
    969941420046
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,573 miles (+4,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    837112825234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass128,202 miles (+12,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,202 miles
    Test number
    589670104154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass115,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,871 miles
    Test number
    258032213299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,871 miles (+15,092)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,871 miles
    Test number
    789911413281
    • DangerousBrake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  9. Fail100,779 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    297008272171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSrs light lit o/s hand brake cable slightly sticky

  10. Pass100,779 miles (+327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    316408072148
    • NoteSrs light lit o/s hand brake cable slightly sticky

  11. Fail100,452 miles (+17,410)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    459249752100
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSRS lamp on

  12. Pass83,042 miles (+13,841)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,042 miles
    Test number
    455518551173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,201 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    212631260113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,817 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    160387489163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass62,817 miles (-537,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    531307189184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass600,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    600,034 miles
    Test number
    700743788127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,034 miles (+2,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    183553388149
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass57,122 miles (+2,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    820268077149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass54,133 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    962042876123
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    240565675154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 GSP

Does T420 GSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 GSP expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 GSP?
The MOT on T420 GSP expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 GSP done?
T420 GSP was recorded at 153,602 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has T420 GSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 GSP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on T420 GSP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 GSP find?
T420 GSP passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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