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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T440 FOBMOT history

T440 FOB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2022
Mileage
133,787 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T440 FOB was last recorded at 133,787 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 3,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,194 miles · 22 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,593 miles
Average per year
4,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,787 miles
  • 2021 – 130,194 miles
  • 2020 – 128,751 miles
  • 2019 – 126,183 miles
  • 2018 – 124,071 miles
  • 2017 – 122,020 miles
  • 2016 – 118,835 miles
  • 2015 – 117,105 miles
  • 2014 – 115,083 miles
  • 2013 – 112,997 miles
  • 2012 – 108,948 miles
  • 2011 – 105,644 miles
  • 2010 – 101,859 miles
  • 2009 – 90,045 miles
  • 2008 – 79,111 miles
  • 2007 – 68,914 miles
  • 2006 – 60,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,787 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,787 miles (+3,593)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    311582082569
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,194 miles (+1,443)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    476934859102
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,751 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,751 miles
    Test number
    366834896379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,183 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,183 miles
    Test number
    550333689594
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail126,183 miles (+2,112)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,183 miles
    Test number
    385629212644
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,071 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,071 miles
    Test number
    620639077107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass122,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,020 miles
    Test number
    905959809428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,014 miles (+3,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    108587233289
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass118,835 miles (+1,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    868686829957
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack end

  10. Pass117,105 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,105 miles
    Test number
    539483515137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCrack in o/s headlight
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edge

  11. Fail117,099 miles (+2,016)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    867253015111
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCrack in o/s headlight
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edge

  12. Pass115,083 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,083 miles
    Test number
    487121924145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked

  13. Fail115,076 miles (+2,079)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,076 miles
    Test number
    717941424126
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked

  14. Pass112,997 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    707060323101
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass108,948 miles (+3,304)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    235816512197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing on edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack n/s

  16. Pass105,644 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    849006411186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,859 miles (+11,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    681972710157
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,045 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    461860329159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside headlight damaged but does not effect output

  19. Fail90,042 miles (+10,931)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,042 miles
    Test number
    732260529154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside headlight damaged but does not effect output

  20. Pass79,111 miles (+10,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,111 miles
    Test number
    362412428103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,914 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    984951927190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    542142026154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T440 FOB

Does T440 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T440 FOB expired on 21 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T440 FOB?
The MOT on T440 FOB expired on 21 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T440 FOB done?
T440 FOB was recorded at 133,787 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
Has T440 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 FOB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T440 FOB 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 T440 FOB find?
T440 FOB failed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 5 more.

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