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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T527 ALMMOT history

T527 ALM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
121,704 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 ALM
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 ALM was last recorded at 121,704 miles on 2 Jul 2023, 7,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,604 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,100 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,704 miles
  • 2022 – 114,604 miles
  • 2020 – 113,146 miles
  • 2019 – 109,481 miles
  • 2018 – 105,423 miles
  • 2017 – 101,637 miles
  • 2016 – 98,131 miles
  • 2015 – 94,121 miles
  • 2014 – 90,115 miles
  • 2013 – 87,303 miles
  • 2012 – 84,118 miles
  • 2011 – 80,197 miles
  • 2010 – 74,128 miles
  • 2009 – 67,270 miles
  • 2008 – 62,901 miles
  • 2007 – 56,965 miles
  • 2006 – 49,648 miles
  • 2005 – 43,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,704 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with corrosion but not weak

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    313843629591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with corrosion but not weak

  2. Fail121,704 miles (+7,100)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    691344255607
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with corrosion but not weak

  3. Pass114,604 miles (+1,458)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    297511813524
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,146 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,146 miles
    Test number
    652457092743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,481 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    976982294888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,423 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    576724451151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,637 miles (+3,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    249085512972
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are close to the limit

  8. Pass98,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    965728148275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,131 miles (+4,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    669687536857
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,121 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    300658367019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,115 miles
    Test number
    617719634228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    209139034292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,303 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    559631643260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass84,118 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,118 miles
    Test number
    115315842282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,197 miles (+6,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,197 miles
    Test number
    215044131270
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass74,128 miles (+6,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,128 miles
    Test number
    621883530242
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass67,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    413338809230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,270 miles (+4,369)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    661238509213
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • NoteO/s/f bearing slightly noisey
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall, ply not showing

  19. Fail62,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    630996738207
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass62,901 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    834756838293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,965 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    651447427200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,648 miles (+6,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    524976806285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    621614025216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 ALM

Does T527 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T527 ALM expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T527 ALM?
The MOT on T527 ALM expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T527 ALM done?
T527 ALM was recorded at 121,704 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2023, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has T527 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 ALM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T527 ALM 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 T527 ALM find?
T527 ALM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer sill bubbling with corrosion but not weak.

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