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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T541 FOWMOT history

T541 FOW is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
174,841 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 FOW was last recorded at 174,841 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,782 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
5,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,841 miles
  • 2021 – 173,939 miles
  • 2020 – 170,200 miles
  • 2019 – 165,446 miles
  • 2018 – 161,319 miles
  • 2017 – 157,912 miles
  • 2016 – 148,975 miles
  • 2015 – 143,214 miles
  • 2014 – 141,613 miles
  • 2013 – 134,453 miles
  • 2012 – 127,992 miles
  • 2011 – 127,016 miles
  • 2010 – 121,600 miles
  • 2009 – 119,675 miles
  • 2008 – 111,061 miles
  • 2007 – 101,338 miles
  • 2006 – 86,500 miles
  • 2005 – 73,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,841 miles
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,841 miles (+59)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,841 miles
    Test number
    307658454826
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail174,782 miles (+843)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,782 miles
    Test number
    493291957203
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,939 miles (+41)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,939 miles
    Test number
    465797889434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brake pipes and ferrals have corrossion

  4. Fail173,898 miles (+3,698)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,898 miles
    Test number
    326893590160
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake applying by itself when in roller , also applys with ign on when free wheeling the wheel whilst jacked up (1.2.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pipes and ferrals corrossion

  5. Pass170,200 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,200 miles
    Test number
    866744008191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bottom bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [flexi pipe] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bottom bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  6. Fail170,200 miles (+4,754)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,200 miles
    Test number
    912208515780
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bottom bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [flexi pipe] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bottom bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  7. Pass165,446 miles (+4,127)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,446 miles
    Test number
    249770252026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,319 miles
    Test number
    758250252271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,319 miles (+3,407)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,319 miles
    Test number
    535441663269
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,912 miles
    Test number
    228870382187
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail157,912 miles (+8,937)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,912 miles
    Test number
    769936193652
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass148,975 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    507435503815
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass143,214 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,214 miles
    Test number
    973977721888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail141,613 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    748862594043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass141,613 miles (+7,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    898922294052
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass134,453 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,453 miles
    Test number
    338836783021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,446 miles (+6,454)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,446 miles
    Test number
    969064983031
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass127,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,992 miles
    Test number
    215071312123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,992 miles (+5)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,992 miles
    Test number
    279201312144
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail127,987 miles (+971)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,987 miles
    Test number
    178260712109
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass127,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    189459781051
    • NoteBoth rear discs heavily corroded.

  22. Fail127,016 miles (+5,416)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    245449381077
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear discs heavily corroded.

  23. Pass121,600 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    531079240030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass119,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    211613339157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail119,675 miles (+8,614)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    970021339123
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  26. Pass111,061 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    111,061 miles
    Test number
    713496838164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,338 miles (+14,838)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    681861047166
    • NoteADVISE ONLY offside rear brake binding
    • NoteADVISE REAR brake discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE both inner drive shaft boots loose & leaking grease

  28. Pass86,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    202675536444
    • 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)

  29. Fail86,500 miles (+12,551)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    824815936118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  30. Pass73,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    983485775170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T541 FOW

Does T541 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 FOW expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 FOW?
The MOT on T541 FOW expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 FOW done?
T541 FOW was recorded at 174,841 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 5,288 miles a year.
Has T541 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 FOW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T541 FOW 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 FOW find?
T541 FOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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