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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T540 AFGMOT history

T540 AFG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
121,543 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 AFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 AFG was last recorded at 121,543 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 2,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,402 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,141 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,543 miles
  • 2021 – 119,402 miles
  • 2019 – 115,240 miles
  • 2018 – 112,208 miles
  • 2017 – 106,679 miles
  • 2016 – 100,770 miles
  • 2015 – 91,947 miles
  • 2014 – 86,586 miles
  • 2013 – 77,765 miles
  • 2012 – 77,324 miles
  • 2011 – 76,401 miles
  • 2010 – 75,332 miles
  • 2009 – 73,891 miles
  • 2008 – 71,548 miles
  • 2007 – 69,623 miles
  • 2006 – 66,679 miles
  • 2005 – 64,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,543 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    914708518421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail121,543 miles (+2,141)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    245928171315
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass119,402 miles (+4,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    831950018371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass115,240 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,240 miles
    Test number
    914402165460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,208 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    424482954639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,679 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    404272767434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    597882794788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,768 miles (+8,821)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    433808147790
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass91,947 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    995865085113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,586 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    567033084181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  11. Pass86,586 miles (+8,821)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    846043584112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  12. Pass77,765 miles (+441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,765 miles
    Test number
    965333293168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear axle carrier bushes deteriorating
  13. Fail77,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    146281902274
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  14. Pass77,324 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    858731802268
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  15. Pass76,401 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    149572791126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,332 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    194847790122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,891 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    120468299133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,548 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    454644608296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass69,623 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    403794687185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,679 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    224213096162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    611129395140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 AFG

Does T540 AFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 AFG expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 AFG?
The MOT on T540 AFG expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 AFG done?
T540 AFG was recorded at 121,543 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has T540 AFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 AFG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T540 AFG 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 T540 AFG find?
T540 AFG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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