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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T462 MLFMOT history

T462 MLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2024
Mileage
147,147 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T462 MLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T462 MLF was last recorded at 147,147 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 6,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,892 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,255 miles
Average per year
6,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,147 miles
  • 2022 – 140,892 miles
  • 2021 – 136,553 miles
  • 2020 – 133,848 miles
  • 2019 – 129,244 miles
  • 2018 – 118,103 miles
  • 2017 – 108,681 miles
  • 2016 – 100,027 miles
  • 2015 – 90,077 miles
  • 2014 – 78,482 miles
  • 2013 – 65,982 miles
  • 2012 – 55,283 miles
  • 2011 – 45,211 miles
  • 2010 – 37,683 miles
  • 2007 – 37,660 miles
  • 2006 – 35,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,147 miles (+6,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,147 miles
    Test number
    771074942081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,892 miles (+4,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,892 miles
    Test number
    282552369729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    590791217434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,553 miles (+2,705)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    232227679927
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass133,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,848 miles
    Test number
    132041225819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail133,848 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,848 miles
    Test number
    251986293768
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass129,244 miles (+11,141)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,244 miles
    Test number
    969528800384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,103 miles
    Test number
    411479099592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail118,103 miles (+9,422)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,103 miles
    Test number
    465686225413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass108,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,681 miles
    Test number
    347107176439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,681 miles (+8,654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,681 miles
    Test number
    230533169927
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass100,027 miles (+9,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,027 miles
    Test number
    239544554768
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass90,077 miles (+11,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,077 miles
    Test number
    327805417531
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass78,482 miles (+12,500)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    139794304262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,982 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    615694603260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,283 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    336832522462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,211 miles (+7,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,211 miles
    Test number
    516232121265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass37,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    164939520218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail37,683 miles (+23)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    954215820242
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass37,660 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    571538857159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,939 miles
    Test number
    152333466180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T462 MLF

Does T462 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T462 MLF expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T462 MLF?
The MOT on T462 MLF expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T462 MLF done?
T462 MLF was recorded at 147,147 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 6,490 miles a year.
Has T462 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T462 MLF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T462 MLF 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 T462 MLF find?
T462 MLF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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