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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T430 ALRMOT history

T430 ALR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 78,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
78,869 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T430 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T430 ALR was last recorded at 78,869 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,865 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,869 miles
  • 2021 – 73,617 miles
  • 2020 – 72,017 miles
  • 2019 – 71,349 miles
  • 2018 – 69,995 miles
  • 2017 – 68,441 miles
  • 2016 – 66,829 miles
  • 2015 – 65,126 miles
  • 2014 – 62,799 miles
  • 2013 – 60,410 miles
  • 2012 – 57,307 miles
  • 2011 – 54,883 miles
  • 2010 – 52,750 miles
  • 2009 – 50,666 miles
  • 2008 – 48,369 miles
  • 2007 – 47,338 miles
  • 2006 – 45,327 miles
  • 2005 – 42,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,869 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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,869 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    189665392041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,865 miles (+5,248)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    797499429059
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,617 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    286927781040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,017 miles (+668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    370075010791
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    374127151278
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail71,349 miles (+1,354)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    103136219808
    • DangerousFront Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,995 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    498984825238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,441 miles
    Test number
    938477715243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Fail68,441 miles (+1,612)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,441 miles
    Test number
    210452515041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass66,829 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,829 miles
    Test number
    194903734521
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  11. Fail66,809 miles (+1,683)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,809 miles
    Test number
    890149621295
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  12. Pass65,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    234473854723
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  13. Fail65,126 miles (+2,327)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    818177485854
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass62,799 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    667259634275
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear body damaged

  15. Fail62,783 miles (+2,373)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    857028134222
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear body damaged

  16. Pass60,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    567754633280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,410 miles (+3,103)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    206244533269
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass57,307 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    556383212249
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wall slightly damege

  19. Fail57,289 miles (+2,406)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    718912612267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wall slightly damege

  20. Pass54,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    429337091105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail54,883 miles (+2,133)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    716747691145
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,750 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    390728230143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing cords

  23. Fail52,750 miles (+2,084)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    233398930114
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing cords

  24. Pass50,666 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    480298539185
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  25. Fail50,657 miles (+2,288)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    232146139128
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  26. Fail48,369 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,369 miles
    Test number
    181887628144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass48,369 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,369 miles
    Test number
    863837228120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,338 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,338 miles
    Test number
    663284247286
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass47,338 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,338 miles
    Test number
    952364047235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,327 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    450100326223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,072 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    654378015245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail42,065 miles8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,065 miles
    Test number
    330715715444
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T430 ALR

Does T430 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T430 ALR expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T430 ALR?
The MOT on T430 ALR expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T430 ALR done?
T430 ALR was recorded at 78,869 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has T430 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T430 ALR has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T430 ALR 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 T430 ALR find?
T430 ALR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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