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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T42 XTAMOT history

T42 XTA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,986 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 XTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 XTA was last recorded at 142,986 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 7,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,863 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,123 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,986 miles
  • 2024 – 135,863 miles
  • 2023 – 120,985 miles
  • 2022 – 120,395 miles
  • 2020 – 118,105 miles
  • 2019 – 116,004 miles
  • 2018 – 112,236 miles
  • 2017 – 110,667 miles
  • 2016 – 101,965 miles
  • 2015 – 93,985 miles
  • 2014 – 88,636 miles
  • 2013 – 86,221 miles
  • 2012 – 84,535 miles
  • 2011 – 79,030 miles
  • 2010 – 74,831 miles
  • 2009 – 67,362 miles
  • 2008 – 60,744 miles
  • 2007 – 55,563 miles
  • 2006 – 50,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front road wheel inner rims very close to coil over adjustment threads
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • TOP MOUNTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,986 miles (+7,123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,986 miles
    Test number
    120548978583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front road wheel inner rims very close to coil over adjustment threads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,863 miles (+14,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,863 miles
    Test number
    218407482626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass120,985 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,985 miles
    Test number
    555410104454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass120,395 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    995697848247
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryTOP MOUNTS

  5. Fail120,395 miles (+2,290)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    675133855214
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryTOP MOUNTS

  6. Pass118,105 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    888419550332
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear High Level Brake Light Inop

  7. Fail118,088 miles (+2,084)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,088 miles
    Test number
    526415536489
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Retaining Bolt Sheared (5.3.3 (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 Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear High Level Brake Light Inop

  8. Pass116,004 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,004 miles
    Test number
    438815963434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail115,896 miles (+3,660)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    279862362720
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint has excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass112,236 miles (+1,569)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    808136777926
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,667 miles (+8,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    784189066694
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering rack nearside inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads worn

  12. Pass101,965 miles (+7,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    961557998975
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable sticking

  13. Pass93,985 miles (+5,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,985 miles
    Test number
    859133125214
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail88,636 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    758049734225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass88,636 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    958809834275
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass86,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    187744423246
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail86,221 miles (+1,686)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    625794923241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass84,535 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    116972222208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside ball socket in rack slight wear

  19. Fail84,535 miles (+5,505)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    679992322252
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside ball socket in rack slight wear

  20. Pass79,030 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    488630061107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass74,831 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    240134350439
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail74,536 miles (+7,174)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    104349030196
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    264035859453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail67,362 miles (+6,618)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    922675959103
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass60,744 miles (+5,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    683329148109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass55,563 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,563 miles
    Test number
    623679537130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass50,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    310020346148
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust 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)

Questions about T42 XTA

Does T42 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 XTA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 XTA?
The MOT on T42 XTA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 XTA done?
T42 XTA was recorded at 142,986 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has T42 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 XTA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T42 XTA 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 T42 XTA find?
T42 XTA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front and offside front road wheel inner rims very close to coil over adjustment threads, and 3 more.

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