Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T540 OBDMOT history
T540 OBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 113,539 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,868 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T540 OBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T540 OBD was last recorded at 113,539 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 8,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 104,882 miles · 9 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,657 miles
- Average per year
- 4,868 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 113,539 miles
- 2022 – 104,882 miles
- 2021 – 92,185 miles
- 2020 – 90,206 miles
- 2019 – 84,233 miles
- 2018 – 80,515 miles
- 2017 – 72,730 miles
- 2016 – 66,586 miles
- 2015 – 64,862 miles
- 2014 – 63,019 miles
- 2013 – 59,881 miles
- 2012 – 55,491 miles
- 2011 – 49,158 miles
- 2010 – 46,535 miles
- 2009 – 43,076 miles
- 2008 – 39,133 miles
- 2007 – 35,150 miles
- 2006 – 30,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,539 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Exhaust mounting defective and sleeve broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,539 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 113,539 miles
- Test number
- 265718857216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail113,539 miles (+8,657)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,539 miles
- Test number
- 178016351006
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system banjo on calliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass104,882 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 104,882 miles
- Test number
- 397090564443
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective and sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,879 miles (+12,694)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,879 miles
- Test number
- 474100786728
- DangerousRear Axle fractured around nearside mounting area (5.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective and sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin excessively worn more than offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,185 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,185 miles
- Test number
- 540678115162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,175 miles (+1,969)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,175 miles
- Test number
- 810453357882
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,206 miles
- Test number
- 108301617566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,206 miles (+5,973)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,206 miles
- Test number
- 432131905244
- Repaired at testSeat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Pass84,233 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,233 miles
- Test number
- 580360944920
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,233 miles (+3,718)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,233 miles
- Test number
- 345992790220
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,515 miles (+7,785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,515 miles
- Test number
- 781243836707
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,730 miles (+6,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,730 miles
- Test number
- 790284442033
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,586 miles
- Test number
- 523848957229
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear disc and pads corroded bad inner face
Fail66,586 miles (+1,724)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,586 miles
- Test number
- 798318823649
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both badly faded (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear disc and pads corroded bad inner face
Pass64,862 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,862 miles
- Test number
- 418636165158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,019 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,019 miles
- Test number
- 106492364139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,881 miles
- Test number
- 536697973184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,881 miles (+4,390)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,881 miles
- Test number
- 807257973190
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass55,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,491 miles
- Test number
- 215952172167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,491 miles (+6,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,491 miles
- Test number
- 828842872180
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass49,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 49,158 miles
- Test number
- 728582271107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,158 miles (+2,623)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,158 miles
- Test number
- 386222771101
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass46,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 46,535 miles
- Test number
- 220112660413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,535 miles (+3,459)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,535 miles
- Test number
- 273822260130
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,076 miles (+3,943)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 43,076 miles
- Test number
- 174230989182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 39,133 miles
- Test number
- 140947478147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,133 miles (+3,983)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,133 miles
- Test number
- 611885278114
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Pass35,150 miles (+4,918)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 35,150 miles
- Test number
- 541717077160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 30,232 miles
- Test number
- 443497376155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T540 OBD
- Does T540 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T540 OBD expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T540 OBD?
- The MOT on T540 OBD expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T540 OBD done?
- T540 OBD was recorded at 113,539 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
- Has T540 OBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T540 OBD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T540 OBD 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 OBD find?
- T540 OBD passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
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