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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T439 SAAMOT history

T439 SAA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,958 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T439 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T439 SAA was last recorded at 143,958 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 2,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,996 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,962 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,958 miles
  • 2025 – 140,996 miles
  • 2024 – 136,276 miles
  • 2023 – 131,502 miles
  • 2022 – 127,196 miles
  • 2021 – 124,268 miles
  • 2020 – 123,429 miles
  • 2019 – 119,340 miles
  • 2018 – 110,512 miles
  • 2017 – 106,210 miles
  • 2016 – 103,321 miles
  • 2015 – 96,694 miles
  • 2014 – 91,245 miles
  • 2013 – 85,814 miles
  • 2012 – 82,084 miles
  • 2011 – 79,480 miles
  • 2010 – 65,551 miles
  • 2009 – 52,628 miles
  • 2008 – 50,324 miles
  • 2007 – 47,943 miles
  • 2006 – 44,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,958 miles
    Test number
    870289943433
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,958 miles (+2,962)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,958 miles
    Test number
    857690864339
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,996 miles
    Test number
    209776833658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,996 miles (+4,720)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,996 miles
    Test number
    528243146751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset lamp (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass136,276 miles (+4,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,276 miles
    Test number
    829033758313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaiter leaking grease

  6. Pass131,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    360510247774
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,502 miles (+4,306)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    970452751671
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,196 miles
    Test number
    945575267127
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail127,196 miles (+2,928)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,196 miles
    Test number
    626383120180
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Reset light (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,268 miles (+839)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    335167792821
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass123,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,429 miles
    Test number
    380340586829
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail123,429 miles (+4,089)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,429 miles
    Test number
    940798860719
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass119,340 miles (+8,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    786830212641
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp in poor condition

  14. Pass110,512 miles (+4,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    407263590695
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp in poor condition

  15. Pass106,210 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,210 miles
    Test number
    773075880964
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  16. Fail106,210 miles (+2,889)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,210 miles
    Test number
    530208506399
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  17. Pass103,321 miles (+6,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    918123332381
    • 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)

  18. Pass96,694 miles (+5,449)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    356414585001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass91,245 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    355433814499
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail91,245 miles (+5,431)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    469182314239
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass85,814 miles (+3,730)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    608006983116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear side wiper base a little loose

  22. Pass82,084 miles (+2,604)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    138732702296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt missing but has statutory others

  23. Pass79,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    415496391132
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail79,480 miles (+13,929)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    677766591161
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass65,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    163433780153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,551 miles (+12,923)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    324693580109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass52,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    602263209277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail52,628 miles (+2,304)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    684782509261
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass50,324 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,324 miles
    Test number
    152377378139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    201396377163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,943 miles (+3,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    863616677189
    • Repaired at testRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  32. Pass44,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    543217176118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T439 SAA

Does T439 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T439 SAA is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T439 SAA?
The MOT on T439 SAA is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T439 SAA done?
T439 SAA was recorded at 143,958 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has T439 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T439 SAA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T439 SAA 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 T439 SAA find?
T439 SAA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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