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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T42 ATYMOT history

T42 ATY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
134,169 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 ATY
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 ATY was last recorded at 134,169 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2015: 96,745 miles, lower than 96,755 miles on 12 Jun 2014.

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
134,165 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,169 miles
  • 2021 – 120,076 miles
  • 2019 – 109,454 miles
  • 2018 – 101,683 miles
  • 2017 – 98,575 miles
  • 2016 – 98,395 miles
  • 2015 – 96,746 miles
  • 2014 – 96,755 miles
  • 2013 – 92,149 miles
  • 2012 – 87,195 miles
  • 2011 – 80,760 miles
  • 2010 – 79,211 miles
  • 2009 – 71,822 miles
  • 2008 – 67,039 miles
  • 2007 – 60,674 miles
  • 2006 – 49,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,169 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,169 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,169 miles
    Test number
    593597162827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,165 miles (+14,089)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,165 miles
    Test number
    312754735124
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,076 miles (+10,622)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    800402986100
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and rear tyres getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,454 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    130014001040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail109,454 miles (+7,771)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    767617112484
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,683 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    237821816031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail101,683 miles (+3,108)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    787323214704
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    288781179739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail98,575 miles (+180)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    878374448508
    • FailureEmissions not tested no readings at tail pipe back box broke from centre pipe (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broke from centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass98,395 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,395 miles
    Test number
    564886517905
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail98,394 miles (+1,648)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    448706223411
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre two
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,746 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    273160358946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,745 miles (-10)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    555919815224
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass96,755 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    719863564160
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteAirbag lamp not illuminating

  15. Fail96,740 miles (+4,591)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    486386154157
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass92,149 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,149 miles
    Test number
    507500903171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,148 miles (+4,953)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    918629793068
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass87,195 miles (+6,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    528854602105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass80,760 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    259913431047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail80,750 miles (+1,539)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    239021831005
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,211 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    890326140089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,822 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    124830159427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,729 miles (+4,690)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    650815249048
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass67,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    144501658020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,039 miles (+6,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    953541758072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass60,674 miles (+11,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,674 miles
    Test number
    161982337468
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass49,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    172851256447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 ATY

Does T42 ATY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 ATY expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 ATY?
The MOT on T42 ATY expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 ATY done?
T42 ATY was recorded at 134,169 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has T42 ATY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 ATY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T42 ATY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T42 ATY find?
T42 ATY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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