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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T541 KLDMOT history

T541 KLD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
121,790 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 KLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 KLD was last recorded at 121,790 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 8,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,277 miles · 22 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
8,513 miles
Average per year
4,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,790 miles
  • 2021 – 113,277 miles
  • 2020 – 112,812 miles
  • 2019 – 107,136 miles
  • 2018 – 101,978 miles
  • 2017 – 99,321 miles
  • 2016 – 95,215 miles
  • 2015 – 88,425 miles
  • 2014 – 85,299 miles
  • 2013 – 82,655 miles
  • 2012 – 80,061 miles
  • 2011 – 77,683 miles
  • 2010 – 74,707 miles
  • 2009 – 70,759 miles
  • 2008 – 65,570 miles
  • 2007 – 58,975 miles
  • 2006 – 52,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    900230159098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail121,790 miles (+8,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    562928024682
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    991373883919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,277 miles (+465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    404922209343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass112,812 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,812 miles
    Test number
    344382189037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    215289580659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,136 miles (+5,158)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    334575113691
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  8. Pass101,978 miles (+2,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    826211556242
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs showing signs of over heating
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass99,321 miles (+4,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    548784506874
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads getting low

  10. Pass95,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,215 miles
    Test number
    424291721822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail95,215 miles (+6,790)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,215 miles
    Test number
    297974284057
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail88,425 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    137843135050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass88,425 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    338743135032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,299 miles
    Test number
    149541324081
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

  15. Fail85,297 miles (+2,642)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    977961824041
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

  16. Pass82,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    189759323401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail82,655 miles (+2,594)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    878819323029
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass80,061 miles (+2,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    197776422427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass77,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    627009841090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail77,683 miles (+2,976)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    255668941008
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass74,707 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    353715620017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,759 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,759 miles
    Test number
    703244739012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail70,756 miles (+5,186)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    514319429008
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass65,570 miles (+6,595)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    591957538068
    • NoteRear suspension beam bushes in poor condition
    • NoteSeepage from p.a.s hoses by rack & pump
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door from outside

  25. Pass58,975 miles (+6,949)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,975 miles
    Test number
    313217637009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear suspension beam bushes in poor condition
    • NoteSlight seepage from hose by steering pump
    • NoteSlight seepage from hose by steering rack

  26. Pass52,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    754828086066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,026 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    553718586095
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

Questions about T541 KLD

Does T541 KLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 KLD expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 KLD?
The MOT on T541 KLD expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 KLD done?
T541 KLD was recorded at 121,790 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 4,370 miles a year.
Has T541 KLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 KLD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T541 KLD 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 KLD find?
T541 KLD passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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