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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T542 KWPMOT history

T542 KWP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
150,144 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 KWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 KWP was last recorded at 150,144 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,140 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,144 miles
  • 2022 – 149,552 miles
  • 2021 – 149,077 miles
  • 2020 – 148,521 miles
  • 2019 – 145,593 miles
  • 2018 – 142,210 miles
  • 2017 – 138,765 miles
  • 2016 – 135,020 miles
  • 2015 – 131,161 miles
  • 2014 – 127,094 miles
  • 2013 – 121,972 miles
  • 2012 – 112,478 miles
  • 2011 – 102,690 miles
  • 2010 – 99,047 miles
  • 2009 – 85,281 miles
  • 2008 – 84,700 miles
  • 2007 – 84,645 miles
  • 2006 – 81,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,144 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,144 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,144 miles
    Test number
    747689345377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  2. Fail150,140 miles (+588)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,140 miles
    Test number
    383217868710
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  3. Pass149,552 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,552 miles
    Test number
    355029773702
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,530 miles (+453)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,530 miles
    Test number
    677206011147
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,077 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,077 miles
    Test number
    480130359230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail149,058 miles (+537)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,058 miles
    Test number
    255691024736
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    310284292281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear axle

  8. Fail148,521 miles (+2,928)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    494272096346
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear axle

  9. Pass145,593 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,593 miles
    Test number
    625334250880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and rear springs corroded but not weakened

  10. Fail145,593 miles (+3,383)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,593 miles
    Test number
    275936528409
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and rear springs corroded but not weakened

  11. Pass142,210 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,210 miles
    Test number
    176968474505
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  12. Fail142,191 miles (+3,426)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,191 miles
    Test number
    102861453062
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  13. Pass138,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,765 miles
    Test number
    343176201083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,765 miles (+3,745)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,765 miles
    Test number
    930266678762
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass135,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,020 miles
    Test number
    386579664062
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension slight corrosion

  16. Fail135,002 miles (+3,841)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    709206690360
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension slight corrosion

  17. Pass131,161 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,161 miles
    Test number
    956913965070
    • NoteLight corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ends
    • NoteLight corrosion to o/s/r brake hose end
    • NoteLight corrosiont to rear axle

  18. Fail131,161 miles (+4,067)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,161 miles
    Test number
    305821265022
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLight corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ends
    • NoteLight corrosion to o/s/r brake hose end
    • NoteLight corrosiont to rear axle

  19. Pass127,094 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    746714664094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail127,094 miles (+5,122)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    426424264088
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass121,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,972 miles
    Test number
    997815483077
    • NoteNearside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand.

  22. Fail121,972 miles (+9,494)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,972 miles
    Test number
    847804283051
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand.

  23. Pass112,478 miles (+40)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,478 miles
    Test number
    567746482069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail112,438 miles (+9,748)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,438 miles
    Test number
    687601382058
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass102,690 miles (+3,643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    616851271070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass99,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,047 miles
    Test number
    430001470052
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail99,047 miles (+13,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,047 miles
    Test number
    813261370081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass85,281 miles (+581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    191628479096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass84,700 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    150008408080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,645 miles (+2,756)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    280343357337
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass81,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    433959536463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 KWP

Does T542 KWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T542 KWP expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T542 KWP?
The MOT on T542 KWP expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T542 KWP done?
T542 KWP was recorded at 150,144 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has T542 KWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 KWP has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T542 KWP 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 KWP find?
T542 KWP passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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