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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T453 MKLMOT history

T453 MKL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
113,419 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 MKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 MKL was last recorded at 113,419 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,319 miles · 9 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
3,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,419 miles
  • 2019 – 113,319 miles
  • 2018 – 112,133 miles
  • 2017 – 111,352 miles
  • 2016 – 108,975 miles
  • 2015 – 105,272 miles
  • 2014 – 100,822 miles
  • 2013 – 96,990 miles
  • 2012 – 92,356 miles
  • 2011 – 89,284 miles
  • 2010 – 82,313 miles
  • 2009 – 76,396 miles
  • 2008 – 70,858 miles
  • 2007 – 63,799 miles
  • 2006 – 58,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,419 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,419 miles (+100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    677669506583
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass113,319 miles (+1,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,319 miles
    Test number
    129136106632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass112,133 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    519362136318
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake needs attention,efficiency lower than offside rear
    • AdvisoryPrevious repair made to front exhaust pipe

  4. Pass111,352 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,352 miles
    Test number
    571969733235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair on front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass108,975 miles (+3,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    317449363776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass105,272 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    257320945142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail105,272 miles (+4,450)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    297650945128
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass100,822 miles (+3,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    219263854488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass96,990 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    185431253129
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  10. Fail96,989 miles (+4,633)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    779848843132
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  11. Pass92,356 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    959983542116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    628997041161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail89,284 miles (+6,971)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    267507741456
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail82,313 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    270407110165
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  15. Pass82,313 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    673077210124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,396 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,396 miles
    Test number
    620118719162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes and flexi unions starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteFront tyres right on legal limit strong advise
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteRear tyre perished n/s badly splitting

  17. Pass76,396 miles (+5,538)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,396 miles
    Test number
    732038219139
    • NoteBrake pipes and flexi unions starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteFront tyres right on legal limit strong advise
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteRear tyre perished n/s badly splitting

  18. Pass70,858 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    284161928474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,799 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    131281527169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    174803326114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T453 MKL

Does T453 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T453 MKL expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T453 MKL?
The MOT on T453 MKL expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T453 MKL done?
T453 MKL was recorded at 113,419 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 3,474 miles a year.
Has T453 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 MKL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T453 MKL 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 T453 MKL find?
T453 MKL passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.

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