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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T527 WGJMOT history

T527 WGJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,364 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 WGJ was last recorded at 138,364 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,345 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,364 miles
  • 2023 – 136,458 miles
  • 2022 – 134,471 miles
  • 2021 – 132,375 miles
  • 2020 – 130,361 miles
  • 2019 – 128,255 miles
  • 2018 – 125,263 miles
  • 2017 – 122,417 miles
  • 2016 – 119,686 miles
  • 2015 – 109,164 miles
  • 2014 – 101,607 miles
  • 2013 – 96,482 miles
  • 2012 – 91,521 miles
  • 2011 – 84,180 miles
  • 2010 – 69,597 miles
  • 2009 – 66,136 miles
  • 2008 – 65,221 miles
  • 2007 – 61,665 miles
  • 2006 – 56,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,364 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside axle mounted close to limit -- Offside corroded aswell (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,364 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,364 miles
    Test number
    354337955978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside axle mounted close to limit -- Offside corroded aswell (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,345 miles (+1,887)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    524027634777
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside axle mounted close to limit -- Offside corroded aswell (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,458 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,458 miles
    Test number
    249551193641
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and N/S/R springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  4. Fail136,451 miles (+9)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,451 miles
    Test number
    725037733962
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake fluid dripping off the bottom of the O/S/R caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and N/S/R springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  5. Fail136,442 miles (+1,971)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,442 miles
    Test number
    383755288777
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass134,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,471 miles
    Test number
    349130954732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail134,471 miles (+3)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,471 miles
    Test number
    530080663720
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Fail134,468 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,468 miles
    Test number
    205053201200
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Pass132,375 miles (+2,014)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    985221896514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body all over under body

  10. Pass130,361 miles (+2,106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    380082588154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion on suspension parts
    • AdvisoryMot test carried out in wet conditions

  11. Pass128,255 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,255 miles
    Test number
    608022994556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lap belt under seat
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corrosion

  12. Fail128,255 miles (+8)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,255 miles
    Test number
    976266370486
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lap belt under seat
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corrosion

  13. Fail128,247 miles (+2,984)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,247 miles
    Test number
    214430169213
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to and on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to and on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 off (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass125,263 miles (+75)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    990506635771
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs rusted
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRust on brake pipes

  15. Fail125,188 miles (+2,771)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,188 miles
    Test number
    742724743495
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs rusted
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRust on brake pipes

  16. Pass122,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,417 miles
    Test number
    901419440095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow front exhaust section

  17. Fail122,417 miles (+2,731)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,417 miles
    Test number
    104202998193
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow front exhaust section

  18. Pass119,686 miles (+10,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,686 miles
    Test number
    159913617501
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

  19. Pass109,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    621812237415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust

  20. Fail109,164 miles (+7,557)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    633818616349
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust

  21. Pass101,607 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,607 miles
    Test number
    389770194471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass96,482 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,482 miles
    Test number
    286637093251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,433 miles (+4,912)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    129102393219
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass91,521 miles (+7,341)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    396836292422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,180 miles (+14,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    819504071274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass69,597 miles (+3,461)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,597 miles
    Test number
    621949190285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewalls perrished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewalls perrished

  27. Pass66,136 miles (+915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    434311179223
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  28. Pass65,221 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    964791308315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,665 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    760445197281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    983722486267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 WGJ

Does T527 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T527 WGJ expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T527 WGJ?
The MOT on T527 WGJ expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T527 WGJ done?
T527 WGJ was recorded at 138,364 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has T527 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 WGJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T527 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
T527 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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