Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
T513 GKNMOT history
T513 GKN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 190,888 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T513 GKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T513 GKN was last recorded at 190,888 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 3,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 May 2007: 82,265 miles, lower than 822,265 miles on 15 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 187,088 miles · 21 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,800 miles
- Average per year
- 6,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 190,888 miles
- 2022 – 187,088 miles
- 2021 – 183,322 miles
- 2020 – 179,635 miles
- 2019 – 174,461 miles
- 2018 – 169,425 miles
- 2017 – 164,736 miles
- 2016 – 158,886 miles
- 2015 – 149,577 miles
- 2014 – 142,029 miles
- 2013 – 135,101 miles
- 2012 – 127,488 miles
- 2011 – 120,995 miles
- 2010 – 111,709 miles
- 2009 – 100,102 miles
- 2008 – 91,845 miles
- 2007 – 82,265 miles
- 2006 – 70,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,888 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear bump stops deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,888 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 190,888 miles
- Test number
- 359189173725
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass187,088 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 187,088 miles
- Test number
- 356830680515
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass183,322 miles (+3,687)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 183,322 miles
- Test number
- 980466742682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,635 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 179,635 miles
- Test number
- 723089897885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,461 miles (+5,036)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 174,461 miles
- Test number
- 361012413812
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass169,425 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 169,425 miles
- Test number
- 952135750148
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,425 miles (+10)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,425 miles
- Test number
- 382776823840
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,415 miles (+4,679)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,415 miles
- Test number
- 424722755228
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass164,736 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 164,736 miles
- Test number
- 189692837340
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail164,736 miles (+5,850)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,736 miles
- Test number
- 768283103851
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass158,886 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 158,886 miles
- Test number
- 992268644619
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated
Fail158,886 miles (+9,309)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,886 miles
- Test number
- 979735513027
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated
Pass149,577 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 149,577 miles
- Test number
- 399047785143
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail149,577 miles (+7,548)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,577 miles
- Test number
- 798377985131
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass142,029 miles (+6,928)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 142,029 miles
- Test number
- 999783484140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r bump stop deterioated
- NoteO/s/r bump stop deterioated
Pass135,101 miles (+116)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 135,101 miles
- Test number
- 808475773166
- NoteNsf inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating
- NoteNsr tyre slightly perished
Fail134,985 miles (+7,497)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,985 miles
- Test number
- 899292673179
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNsf inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating
- NoteNsr tyre slightly perished
Pass127,488 miles (+6,493)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 127,488 miles
- Test number
- 867729572197
- NoteAir bag warning lamp illuminated
- NoteNsr brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass120,995 miles (+9,286)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 120,995 miles
- Test number
- 617028361132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,709 miles (+11,607)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 111,709 miles
- Test number
- 801710870145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,102 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,102 miles
- Test number
- 234501479166
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass100,102 miles (+8,257)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 100,102 miles
- Test number
- 883301879195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,845 miles (+9,580)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 91,845 miles
- Test number
- 251999078422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,265 miles (-740,000)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 82,265 miles
- Test number
- 453026737197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail822,265 miles (+751,326)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 822,265 miles
- Test number
- 491925537182
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass70,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 70,939 miles
- Test number
- 483579226158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T513 GKN
- Does T513 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T513 GKN expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T513 GKN?
- The MOT on T513 GKN expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T513 GKN done?
- T513 GKN was recorded at 190,888 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 6,962 miles a year.
- Has T513 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T513 GKN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on T513 GKN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T513 GKN find?
- T513 GKN passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.
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