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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T540 RWVMOT history

T540 RWV is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
176,241 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 RWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 RWV was last recorded at 176,241 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,241 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,241 miles
  • 2020 – 172,467 miles
  • 2019 – 170,589 miles
  • 2018 – 168,376 miles
  • 2017 – 165,275 miles
  • 2016 – 160,048 miles
  • 2015 – 138,425 miles
  • 2014 – 128,600 miles
  • 2013 – 119,583 miles
  • 2012 – 111,189 miles
  • 2011 – 104,933 miles
  • 2010 – 93,545 miles
  • 2009 – 79,048 miles
  • 2008 – 62,945 miles
  • 2007 – 61,610 miles
  • 2006 – 60,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,241 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,241 miles
    Test number
    729036658341
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail176,241 miles (+3,774)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,241 miles
    Test number
    689434123310
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass172,467 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,467 miles
    Test number
    538666309714
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,465 miles (+1,876)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,465 miles
    Test number
    958703212302
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,589 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,589 miles
    Test number
    848361933827
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail170,587 miles (+2,211)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,587 miles
    Test number
    986085220718
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass168,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    168,376 miles
    Test number
    135748164919
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail168,376 miles (+3,101)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,376 miles
    Test number
    479440348744
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass165,275 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,275 miles
    Test number
    651349875909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,048 miles
    Test number
    181721830751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,048 miles (+21,623)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,048 miles
    Test number
    397890612436
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass138,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,425 miles
    Test number
    808877341307
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail138,425 miles (+9,825)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,425 miles
    Test number
    330812855535
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass128,600 miles (+9,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    835252334296
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail119,583 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,583 miles
    Test number
    345062033411
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass119,583 miles (+8,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,583 miles
    Test number
    595782533229
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass111,189 miles (+6,256)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    109242702267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel binding slightly

  18. Pass104,933 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    566315881122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail104,841 miles (+11,296)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    607810581147
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,545 miles (+14,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    310478000409
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

  21. Pass79,048 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    164698609272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,935 miles (+15,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,935 miles
    Test number
    312374609265
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass62,945 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    534219798040
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass61,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    330622997078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,610 miles (+1,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    224717487057
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass60,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    334741606143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 RWV

Does T540 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 RWV expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 RWV?
The MOT on T540 RWV expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 RWV done?
T540 RWV was recorded at 176,241 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 7,447 miles a year.
Has T540 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 RWV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T540 RWV 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 RWV find?
T540 RWV passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.

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