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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T542 AJTMOT history

T542 AJT is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,335 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 AJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 AJT was last recorded at 137,335 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,772 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
5,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,335 miles
  • 2025 – 136,772 miles
  • 2024 – 136,341 miles
  • 2023 – 135,712 miles
  • 2022 – 134,917 miles
  • 2021 – 134,256 miles
  • 2020 – 133,702 miles
  • 2019 – 133,052 miles
  • 2018 – 126,411 miles
  • 2017 – 115,380 miles
  • 2016 – 105,316 miles
  • 2015 – 96,767 miles
  • 2014 – 85,883 miles
  • 2013 – 75,443 miles
  • 2012 – 66,921 miles
  • 2011 – 61,920 miles
  • 2010 – 57,862 miles
  • 2009 – 50,815 miles
  • 2008 – 44,627 miles
  • 2007 – 38,966 miles
  • 2006 – 34,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator weeping
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,335 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,335 miles
    Test number
    188879333280
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail137,335 miles (+563)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,335 miles
    Test number
    742012238757
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,772 miles (+431)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,772 miles
    Test number
    332164280537
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,341 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,341 miles
    Test number
    803024823503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Fail136,337 miles (+625)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,337 miles
    Test number
    954925882329
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Pass135,712 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,712 miles
    Test number
    894328214667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Fail135,708 miles (+791)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,708 miles
    Test number
    989660000288
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired brake servo pipe split (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Pass134,917 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,917 miles
    Test number
    936452052321
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo pipe (splitting) (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Pass134,256 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    208627356100
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe splitting (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Pass133,702 miles (+650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,702 miles
    Test number
    601514736472
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass133,052 miles (+6,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,052 miles
    Test number
    780285216605
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Pass126,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,411 miles
    Test number
    511199619301
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Fail126,401 miles (+11,021)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    302828799578
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass115,380 miles (+10,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    633228842048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake/brake caliper ,recommend further inspection, lower efficiency compared to offside.

  15. Pass105,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    258246295119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,316 miles (+8,549)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    254352216710
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside play noted in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass96,767 miles (+10,884)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,767 miles
    Test number
    607537825049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,883 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,883 miles
    Test number
    586617824058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,443 miles (+8,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    736125623074
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear axle bushes deteriating

  20. Pass66,921 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    179285552400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    139895651425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,920 miles (+4,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    716565251035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass57,862 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    603974950043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    412406559093
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding

  25. Fail50,815 miles (+6,188)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    274306659057
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding

  26. Pass44,627 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    364713258047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,966 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,966 miles
    Test number
    253582557042
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass34,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    131991156093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about T542 AJT

Does T542 AJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 AJT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 AJT?
The MOT on T542 AJT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 AJT done?
T542 AJT was recorded at 137,335 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
Has T542 AJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 AJT has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T542 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 T542 AJT find?
T542 AJT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak radiator weeping; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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