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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T541 AJTMOT history

T541 AJT is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
95,060 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 AJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T541 AJT was last recorded at 95,060 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 6,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,314 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,746 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,060 miles
  • 2021 – 88,314 miles
  • 2020 – 80,439 miles
  • 2019 – 70,526 miles
  • 2018 – 61,441 miles
  • 2017 – 56,424 miles
  • 2016 – 49,610 miles
  • 2015 – 46,594 miles
  • 2012 – 44,410 miles
  • 2011 – 41,199 miles
  • 2010 – 38,693 miles
  • 2009 – 35,753 miles
  • 2008 – 32,625 miles
  • 2007 – 29,944 miles
  • 2006 – 27,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,060 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCar too dirty from inside
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaks oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering slightly seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,060 miles (+6,746)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,060 miles
    Test number
    621752277739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar too dirty from inside
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaks oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,314 miles (+91)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    758425771608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly seeping

  3. Fail88,223 miles (+7,784)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    162262375484
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly seeping

  4. Pass80,439 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    790001186244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding

  5. Fail80,439 miles (+9,913)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    188413906048
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and outer cover slighly damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding

  6. Pass70,526 miles (+9,085)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    257668613954
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,441 miles (+5,017)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,441 miles
    Test number
    476531523545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass56,424 miles (+6,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    805714777668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  9. Pass49,610 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    250826656208
    • 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)

  10. Pass46,594 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    269492925484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,410 miles (+3,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    616258492021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass41,199 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,199 miles
    Test number
    295208681092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,693 miles (+2,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    500306690030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,753 miles (+3,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,753 miles
    Test number
    133422589061
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass32,625 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,625 miles
    Test number
    292755498063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,601 miles (+2,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,601 miles
    Test number
    542844698095
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,944 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,944 miles
    Test number
    133648287080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    724365596027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T541 AJT

Does T541 AJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 AJT expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 AJT?
The MOT on T541 AJT expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 AJT done?
T541 AJT was recorded at 95,060 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has T541 AJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 AJT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T541 AJT 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 T541 AJT find?
T541 AJT failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear seat belt missing; front position lamp not working both sides, and 13 more.

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