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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T422 DFCMOT history

T422 DFC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
190,364 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T422 DFC was last recorded at 190,364 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,259 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,364 miles
  • 2025 – 181,109 miles
  • 2024 – 170,092 miles
  • 2023 – 162,965 miles
  • 2022 – 154,107 miles
  • 2021 – 147,656 miles
  • 2019 – 116,270 miles
  • 2018 – 110,500 miles
  • 2010 – 108,583 miles
  • 2009 – 100,057 miles
  • 2008 – 93,364 miles
  • 2007 – 90,871 miles
  • 2006 – 85,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,364 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn badlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear bump stops insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,364 miles (+105)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    190,364 miles
    Test number
    856419660315
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn badly
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail190,259 miles (+9,150)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,259 miles
    Test number
    104481337490
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn badly
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass181,109 miles (+373)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,109 miles
    Test number
    283560108702
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear silencer missing

  4. Fail180,736 miles (+10,644)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,736 miles
    Test number
    585366847668
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear silencer missing

  5. Pass170,092 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,092 miles
    Test number
    239933451908
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops insecure
    • AdvisoryRear silencer not fitted

  6. Fail170,092 miles (+7,127)5 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,092 miles
    Test number
    359853949544
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops insecure
    • AdvisoryRear silencer not fitted

  7. Pass162,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,965 miles
    Test number
    133335149459
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure

  8. Fail162,965 miles (+8,858)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,965 miles
    Test number
    722442362512
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure

  9. Pass154,107 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,107 miles
    Test number
    412618890061
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure

  10. Fail154,103 miles (+6,447)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,103 miles
    Test number
    302300516840
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure

  11. Pass147,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,656 miles
    Test number
    155947121447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    655616047682
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass116,270 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,270 miles
    Test number
    304222992265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,500 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,500 miles
    Test number
    439780627891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,583 miles (+8,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,583 miles
    Test number
    342194900420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,057 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    880627259113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,364 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    760701548112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,871 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,871 miles
    Test number
    973742067160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    244631356431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T422 DFC

Does T422 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T422 DFC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T422 DFC?
The MOT on T422 DFC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T422 DFC done?
T422 DFC was recorded at 190,364 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has T422 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 DFC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T422 DFC 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 T422 DFC find?
T422 DFC passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust noisy; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 4 more.

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