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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T539 AESMOT history

T539 AES is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
159,362 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T539 AES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T539 AES was last recorded at 159,362 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 11,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,191 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
11,171 miles
Average per year
8,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,362 miles
  • 2023 – 148,191 miles
  • 2022 – 131,504 miles
  • 2021 – 115,803 miles
  • 2020 – 107,789 miles
  • 2019 – 103,821 miles
  • 2018 – 98,528 miles
  • 2017 – 93,471 miles
  • 2016 – 92,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,362 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,362 miles (+11,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,362 miles
    Test number
    196451988281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,191 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,191 miles
    Test number
    432342147677
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail148,188 miles (+16,684)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,188 miles
    Test number
    665257967281
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,504 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,504 miles
    Test number
    676405344401
    • AdvisoryParking just met requirements

  5. Fail131,502 miles (+15,699)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    588457524145
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking just met requirements

  6. Pass115,803 miles (+8,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    119793377357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  7. Pass107,789 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,789 miles
    Test number
    440099568797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail107,785 miles (+3,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    637563633992
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,821 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,821 miles
    Test number
    834545126567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,819 miles (+5,291)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    209942594136
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,528 miles (+5,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,528 miles
    Test number
    362327861606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,471 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    747880321291
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass92,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    592313517987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,763 miles8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,763 miles
    Test number
    694602497045
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T539 AES

Does T539 AES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T539 AES expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T539 AES?
The MOT on T539 AES expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T539 AES done?
T539 AES was recorded at 159,362 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 8,446 miles a year.
Has T539 AES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T539 AES has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T539 AES 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 T539 AES find?
T539 AES passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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