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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T440 WYGMOT history

T440 WYG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 127,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,688 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 WYG
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T440 WYG was last recorded at 127,688 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,930 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
758 miles
Average per year
2,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,688 miles
  • 2025 – 126,930 miles
  • 2024 – 126,104 miles
  • 2023 – 125,503 miles
  • 2022 – 124,741 miles
  • 2021 – 124,133 miles
  • 2020 – 123,346 miles
  • 2019 – 122,705 miles
  • 2018 – 121,737 miles
  • 2017 – 120,459 miles
  • 2016 – 118,963 miles
  • 2015 – 117,352 miles
  • 2014 – 116,055 miles
  • 2013 – 114,834 miles
  • 2012 – 113,178 miles
  • 2011 – 108,330 miles
  • 2010 – 101,197 miles
  • 2009 – 91,618 miles
  • 2008 – 82,969 miles
  • 2007 – 75,551 miles
  • 2006 – 68,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

35 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,688 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,688 miles
    Test number
    100850712941
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,688 miles (+758)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,688 miles
    Test number
    116776567200
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,930 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,930 miles
    Test number
    360785848447
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Come cracking to outer section (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end, holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights do not work

  4. Fail126,930 miles (+826)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,930 miles
    Test number
    366731536587
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Come cracking to outer section (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end, holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights do not work

  5. Pass126,104 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,104 miles
    Test number
    631226320290
    • AdvisoryFront Subrame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cap slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner door shut near lower seat belt mount slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded

  6. Fail126,104 miles (+601)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,104 miles
    Test number
    587128949063
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subrame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cap slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner door shut near lower seat belt mount slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded

  7. Pass125,503 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    190135519462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,741 miles
    Test number
    884125386528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail124,741 miles (+608)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,741 miles
    Test number
    277179093553
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,133 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    224831266992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS sill flange front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail124,133 miles (+787)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    908245715430
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS sill flange front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass123,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,346 miles
    Test number
    117011358245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail123,346 miles (+641)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,346 miles
    Test number
    851175860786
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass122,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    455248547039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,704 miles (+967)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    397433286359
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass121,737 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,737 miles
    Test number
    228864746230
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass120,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,459 miles
    Test number
    329001166866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,458 miles (+1,495)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,458 miles
    Test number
    694954960178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  19. Pass118,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,963 miles
    Test number
    839842338983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,962 miles (+1,610)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,962 miles
    Test number
    976218884838
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass117,352 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,352 miles
    Test number
    266400575052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    336823864025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,053 miles (+1,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,053 miles
    Test number
    866973464078
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  24. Pass114,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    848303873026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,834 miles (+1,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    748922573067
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Fail113,178 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,178 miles
    Test number
    545542552029
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass113,178 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,178 miles
    Test number
    936512052034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass108,330 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    456790251034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail108,171 miles (+6,974)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    778982641099
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil low, top up 3/4 litre.

  30. Pass101,197 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    930126370061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail100,774 miles (+9,156)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    550731650051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass91,618 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,618 miles
    Test number
    551553269063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass82,969 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    523396558035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass75,551 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    973100867092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass68,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    181539266029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T440 WYG

Does T440 WYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T440 WYG is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T440 WYG?
The MOT on T440 WYG is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T440 WYG done?
T440 WYG was recorded at 127,688 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,976 miles a year.
Has T440 WYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 WYG has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T440 WYG 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 WYG find?
T440 WYG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 5 more.

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