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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T539 WGJMOT history

T539 WGJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,838 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T539 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T539 WGJ was last recorded at 115,838 miles on 21 May 2026, 5,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2006: 29,671 miles, lower than 34,792 miles on 20 Jun 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,824 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,014 miles
Average per year
3,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,838 miles
  • 2025 – 110,824 miles
  • 2024 – 105,756 miles
  • 2023 – 100,530 miles
  • 2020 – 87,192 miles
  • 2019 – 72,846 miles
  • 2018 – 59,961 miles
  • 2017 – 57,746 miles
  • 2016 – 55,313 miles
  • 2015 – 52,077 miles
  • 2014 – 49,558 miles
  • 2013 – 47,221 miles
  • 2012 – 45,085 miles
  • 2011 – 42,348 miles
  • 2010 – 39,902 miles
  • 2009 – 37,050 miles
  • 2008 – 34,330 miles
  • 2007 – 31,970 miles
  • 2006 – 29,671 miles
  • 2005 – 34,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,838 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,838 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,838 miles
    Test number
    795898846398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,824 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    737936286920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,756 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    180865581774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,622 miles (+5,092)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,622 miles
    Test number
    287968573780
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pump

  5. Pass100,530 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,530 miles
    Test number
    828972731494
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail100,516 miles (+13,324)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    899940346330
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also rotation direction incorrect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,192 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    715342585136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,846 miles (+12,885)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    556562119910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,961 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    646227564558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,945 miles (+2,199)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    406443876567
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    947017175384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail57,746 miles (+2,433)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    593197439064
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass55,313 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    529663332915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail55,313 miles (+3,236)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    766602370964
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perrished

  15. Pass52,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    295944555178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail52,077 miles (+2,519)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    958302055135
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass49,558 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    255955654192
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,221 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    287004363195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail47,221 miles (+2,136)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    427162163161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass45,085 miles (+2,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    347479622150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass42,348 miles (+2,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    957524761118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass39,902 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    702662970175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,050 miles (+2,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    620603169133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass34,330 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    434337338103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    953240177183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,970 miles (+2,299)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    991609767161
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass29,671 miles (-5,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,671 miles
    Test number
    874684676149
    • 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)

  28. Pass34,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    511211575176
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail34,792 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    832517365129
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Questions about T539 WGJ

Does T539 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T539 WGJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T539 WGJ?
The MOT on T539 WGJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T539 WGJ done?
T539 WGJ was recorded at 115,838 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
Has T539 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T539 WGJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T539 WGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T539 WGJ find?
T539 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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