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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T540 WGJMOT history

T540 WGJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,419 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 WGJ was last recorded at 160,419 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,950 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,469 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,419 miles
  • 2025 – 153,950 miles
  • 2024 – 146,850 miles
  • 2023 – 142,011 miles
  • 2022 – 137,931 miles
  • 2021 – 133,790 miles
  • 2020 – 130,485 miles
  • 2019 – 126,516 miles
  • 2018 – 122,143 miles
  • 2017 – 115,188 miles
  • 2016 – 109,101 miles
  • 2015 – 103,253 miles
  • 2014 – 97,793 miles
  • 2013 – 92,288 miles
  • 2012 – 87,404 miles
  • 2011 – 82,772 miles
  • 2010 – 75,053 miles
  • 2009 – 68,933 miles
  • 2007 – 60,435 miles
  • 2006 – 54,070 miles
  • 2005 – 46,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,419 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,419 miles (+6,469)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,419 miles
    Test number
    653277765590
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass153,950 miles (+7,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,950 miles
    Test number
    851139712021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass146,850 miles (+4,839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,850 miles
    Test number
    681481895594
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

  4. Pass142,011 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,011 miles
    Test number
    666276478477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass137,931 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    275379719925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,790 miles (+3,305)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,790 miles
    Test number
    854680805734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  7. Pass130,485 miles (+3,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    831790075332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,516 miles (+4,373)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    874448391808
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass122,143 miles (+6,955)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,143 miles
    Test number
    855256012327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes are fluctuating slightly when applied

  10. Pass115,188 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,188 miles
    Test number
    834592722635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,101 miles (+5,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    952063014141
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass103,253 miles (+5,460)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,253 miles
    Test number
    777304255077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass97,793 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    985535534025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,288 miles (+4,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    147239033068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass87,404 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    369666622020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,772 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    585932631068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,053 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    174904930496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

  18. Fail75,048 miles (+6,115)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    830052430054
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

  19. Pass68,933 miles (+8,498)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    870362149048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight damage to the n/s sill

  20. Pass60,435 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    750423537316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,070 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,070 miles
    Test number
    751864636356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    644172745305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 WGJ

Does T540 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 WGJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 WGJ?
The MOT on T540 WGJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 WGJ done?
T540 WGJ was recorded at 160,419 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has T540 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 WGJ has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on T540 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
T540 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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