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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T420 ROPMOT history

T420 ROP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
133,738 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 ROP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 ROP was last recorded at 133,738 miles on 15 May 2023, 8,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,650 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,088 miles
Average per year
5,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,738 miles
  • 2022 – 125,650 miles
  • 2021 – 123,543 miles
  • 2020 – 121,113 miles
  • 2019 – 116,957 miles
  • 2018 – 112,553 miles
  • 2017 – 108,806 miles
  • 2016 – 104,521 miles
  • 2015 – 99,742 miles
  • 2014 – 95,014 miles
  • 2013 – 91,028 miles
  • 2012 – 85,869 miles
  • 2011 – 79,864 miles
  • 2010 – 73,348 miles
  • 2009 – 66,078 miles
  • 2008 – 61,778 miles
  • 2007 – 57,175 miles
  • 2006 – 49,382 miles
  • 2005 – 42,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,738 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,738 miles
    Test number
    408039115540
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,738 miles (+8,088)2 repaired2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,738 miles
    Test number
    867349088753
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,650 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    822900206810
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,650 miles (+2,107)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    967221005312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,543 miles
    Test number
    326847981754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,543 miles (+2,430)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,543 miles
    Test number
    292925896864
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,113 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    931194547452
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail121,112 miles (+4,155)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,112 miles
    Test number
    776541811859
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,957 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    832173828442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,553 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,553 miles
    Test number
    227787895614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,806 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,806 miles
    Test number
    295235249838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,521 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,521 miles
    Test number
    292571253174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,742 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    185413275408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  14. Pass99,742 miles (+4,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    238523275050
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  15. Pass95,014 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    606679974040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,028 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    717674683063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter edge showing wear
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips

  17. Fail91,028 miles (+5,159)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    777434183099
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter edge showing wear
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips

  18. Pass85,869 miles (+6,005)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    757851692075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light stays on in dash

  19. Pass79,864 miles (+6,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,864 miles
    Test number
    135058081436
    • NoteSrs light on

  20. Pass73,348 miles (+7,270)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    674428780002
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery weak

  21. Pass66,078 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    892381299069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,778 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    534360208245
    • NoteFront brake imbalance on 19% limit 25%
    • NoteN/s/r axle bush split not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteO/s/r axle bush split not resulting in excessive movement

  23. Fail61,778 miles (+4,603)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    340660608249
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance on 19% limit 25%
    • NoteN/s/r axle bush split not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteO/s/r axle bush split not resulting in excessive movement

  24. Pass57,175 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    972126027231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,382 miles (+6,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    261889626242
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass42,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    903253925293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 ROP

Does T420 ROP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 ROP expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 ROP?
The MOT on T420 ROP expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 ROP done?
T420 ROP was recorded at 133,738 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 5,113 miles a year.
Has T420 ROP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 ROP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T420 ROP 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 T420 ROP find?
T420 ROP passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 12 more.

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