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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T539 PKRMOT history

T539 PKR is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 155,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,161 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T539 PKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T539 PKR was last recorded at 155,161 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,843 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,161 miles
  • 2025 – 153,843 miles
  • 2024 – 152,628 miles
  • 2023 – 151,680 miles
  • 2022 – 150,244 miles
  • 2021 – 148,874 miles
  • 2020 – 147,406 miles
  • 2019 – 144,455 miles
  • 2018 – 138,494 miles
  • 2017 – 133,120 miles
  • 2016 – 127,341 miles
  • 2015 – 123,831 miles
  • 2014 – 118,500 miles
  • 2013 – 113,346 miles
  • 2012 – 108,472 miles
  • 2011 – 103,315 miles
  • 2010 – 99,494 miles
  • 2009 – 95,964 miles
  • 2008 – 93,408 miles
  • 2007 – 80,533 miles
  • 2006 – 69,797 miles
  • 2005 – 59,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,161 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    651126974054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail155,156 miles (+1,313)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,156 miles
    Test number
    253984441079
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,843 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,843 miles
    Test number
    179420452754
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,838 miles (+1,210)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,838 miles
    Test number
    650913160759
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,628 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,628 miles
    Test number
    252562845731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,680 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,680 miles
    Test number
    733028110520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,244 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,244 miles
    Test number
    335240596854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,874 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,874 miles
    Test number
    304406038589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail148,874 miles (+1,468)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,874 miles
    Test number
    895928844658
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass147,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,406 miles
    Test number
    765420626224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail147,403 miles (+2,948)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,403 miles
    Test number
    439761998747
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass144,455 miles (+5,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    468940470976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass138,494 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,494 miles
    Test number
    308768237354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail138,489 miles (+5,369)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,489 miles
    Test number
    446313144013
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass133,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,120 miles
    Test number
    472408198375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,120 miles (+5,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,120 miles
    Test number
    118210134737
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,341 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    808739019971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit & heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure

  18. Fail127,341 miles (+3,510)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    587303714437
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit & heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure

  19. Pass123,831 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,831 miles
    Test number
    469197795191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brakes slight bind

  20. Fail123,831 miles (+5,331)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,831 miles
    Test number
    649877995183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brakes slight bind

  21. Pass118,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    738883284179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,500 miles (+5,154)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    589563084112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail113,346 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    757694583129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight noise O/S/R wheel bearing no play or roughness

  24. Pass113,346 miles (+4,874)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    758574583169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight noise O/S/R wheel bearing no play or roughness

  25. Pass108,472 miles (+5,157)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    667591892199
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

  26. Pass103,315 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    918110681179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront disks in poor condition
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged

  27. Fail103,309 miles (+3,815)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    156850981146
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to o/s headlight
    • NoteFront disks in poor condition
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged

  28. Pass99,494 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    640033890180
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail99,461 miles (+3,497)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    741160990162
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass95,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    202657799186
    • 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)

  31. Fail95,964 miles (+2,556)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    942577999122
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  32. Pass93,408 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,408 miles
    Test number
    900898598127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass80,533 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    964708697118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass69,797 miles (+10,370)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    521173596140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass59,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    793530105241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail59,427 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    842330105248
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Questions about T539 PKR

Does T539 PKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T539 PKR is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T539 PKR?
The MOT on T539 PKR is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T539 PKR done?
T539 PKR was recorded at 155,161 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has T539 PKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T539 PKR has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T539 PKR 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 PKR find?
T539 PKR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 4 more.

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