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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T437 WGJMOT history

T437 WGJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
118,555 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T437 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T437 WGJ was last recorded at 118,555 miles on 6 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2023: 118,555 miles, lower than 137,773 miles on 14 Jan 2022.

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
137,773 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Average per year
1,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,555 miles
  • 2022 – 137,773 miles
  • 2021 – 137,364 miles
  • 2020 – 136,423 miles
  • 2019 – 135,613 miles
  • 2018 – 134,788 miles
  • 2017 – 134,037 miles
  • 2016 – 132,605 miles
  • 2015 – 132,604 miles
  • 2014 – 127,593 miles
  • 2013 – 125,386 miles
  • 2012 – 122,495 miles
  • 2011 – 120,537 miles
  • 2010 – 118,048 miles
  • 2009 – 116,148 miles
  • 2008 – 108,759 miles
  • 2007 – 96,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    726477911134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,555 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    776395294697
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    557356937507
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,773 miles (+409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,773 miles
    Test number
    280937454273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,364 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,364 miles
    Test number
    153691532364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner corrosion on inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner corrosion on inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,364 miles (+941)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,364 miles
    Test number
    969664669133
    • MajorEmissions not tested emissions would could not be successfully carried out due to engine running problems with steady fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner corrosion on inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner corrosion on inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,423 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,423 miles
    Test number
    718919999202
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion by jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion by jacking point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,423 miles (+810)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,423 miles
    Test number
    893239212001
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion by jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion by jacking point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,613 miles (+825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,613 miles
    Test number
    603302468543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,788 miles (+751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,788 miles
    Test number
    615893861597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass134,037 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,037 miles
    Test number
    882365053312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum weeping from tank (2.3.1)

  12. Fail134,037 miles (+1,432)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,037 miles
    Test number
    734052431771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum weeping from tank (2.3.1)

  13. Pass132,605 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,605 miles
    Test number
    411122446379
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail132,604 miles (+2,693)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,604 miles
    Test number
    632652444275
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass129,911 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    178238505463
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass127,593 miles (+2,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    887434844055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass125,386 miles (+2,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,386 miles
    Test number
    966739933041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass122,495 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,495 miles
    Test number
    905058532081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    120,537 miles
    Test number
    369053251093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,537 miles (+2,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,537 miles
    Test number
    555202541070
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass118,048 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,048 miles
    Test number
    221716030037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail118,048 miles (+1,900)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,048 miles
    Test number
    632744930071
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass116,148 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    612913049094
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail116,147 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,147 miles
    Test number
    101385139414
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass108,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    174958118404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,759 miles (+12,577)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    972046018047
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  27. Pass96,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    852733737038
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T437 WGJ

Does T437 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T437 WGJ expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T437 WGJ?
The MOT on T437 WGJ expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T437 WGJ done?
T437 WGJ was recorded at 118,555 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 1,329 miles a year.
Has T437 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T437 WGJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T437 WGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T437 WGJ find?
T437 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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