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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T456 ALPMOT history

T456 ALP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
136,354 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 ALP was last recorded at 136,354 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 7,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,143 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,211 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,354 miles
  • 2024 – 129,143 miles
  • 2023 – 126,190 miles
  • 2022 – 125,641 miles
  • 2021 – 125,200 miles
  • 2019 – 125,040 miles
  • 2017 – 124,906 miles
  • 2016 – 123,947 miles
  • 2014 – 122,565 miles
  • 2013 – 111,452 miles
  • 2010 – 106,540 miles
  • 2009 – 104,551 miles
  • 2008 – 99,137 miles
  • 2007 – 95,255 miles
  • 2006 – 87,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,354 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,354 miles (+7,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,354 miles
    Test number
    460675143864
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass129,143 miles (+2,953)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    430288779297
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    756892273638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,190 miles (+549)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    156766853766
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,641 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    410271926064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail125,639 miles (+439)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    211881400755
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,200 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,200 miles
    Test number
    302735716781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,040 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    908851328387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,906 miles (+959)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,906 miles
    Test number
    921522371466
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass123,947 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,947 miles
    Test number
    407282975480
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail123,938 miles (+1,373)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    159307472910
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper boults loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes insecure
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor damaged repaired near side rear

  12. Pass122,565 miles (+11,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    445697344286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,452 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    306170193112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail111,452 miles (+3,138)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    506320893127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass108,314 miles (+1,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    345491213062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass106,540 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    870450030326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,551 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    241458839390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,137 miles
    Test number
    142784908355
    • 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)

  19. Fail99,137 miles (+3,882)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,137 miles
    Test number
    260774708375
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass95,255 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    604126197213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,616 miles
    Test number
    744590406399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 ALP

Does T456 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 ALP expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 ALP?
The MOT on T456 ALP expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 ALP done?
T456 ALP was recorded at 136,354 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has T456 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 ALP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T456 ALP 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 T456 ALP find?
T456 ALP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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