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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T542 OKHMOT history

T542 OKH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Dec 2025
Mileage
108,097 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 OKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 OKH was last recorded at 108,097 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 2,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,974 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,123 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,097 miles
  • 2023 – 105,974 miles
  • 2022 – 104,027 miles
  • 2021 – 100,932 miles
  • 2020 – 99,165 miles
  • 2019 – 95,996 miles
  • 2018 – 92,896 miles
  • 2017 – 89,345 miles
  • 2016 – 86,646 miles
  • 2015 – 82,320 miles
  • 2014 – 79,245 miles
  • 2013 – 75,630 miles
  • 2012 – 72,641 miles
  • 2011 – 69,241 miles
  • 2010 – 66,475 miles
  • 2009 – 63,734 miles
  • 2008 – 60,509 miles
  • 2007 – 55,992 miles
  • 2006 – 51,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,097 miles
    Test number
    703760545267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail108,096 miles (+2,122)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,096 miles
    Test number
    286078261615
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    384181895948
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail105,972 miles (+1,945)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    427113526526
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, previous repair rotted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,027 miles
    Test number
    587800914310
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail104,025 miles (+3,093)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,025 miles
    Test number
    659752032502
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass100,932 miles (+1,767)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    517222492095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,165 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    832993938208
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail99,165 miles (+3,169)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    855767198569
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass95,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,996 miles
    Test number
    274175828611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail95,995 miles (+3,099)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    716235689377
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass92,896 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    667709446694
    • AdvisoryInner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner

  13. Pass89,345 miles (+2,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    740781124022
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded ront to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass86,646 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    959242294295
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass82,320 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    677456475100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,317 miles (+3,072)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    267755175496
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass79,245 miles (+3,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,245 miles
    Test number
    956014374159
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass75,630 miles (+2,989)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    648376373115
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust clamp middle to rear deteriorated

  19. Pass72,641 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    586557572110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass69,241 miles (+2,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    597675771105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  21. Pass66,475 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    284094370144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,734 miles (+3,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    981045679104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass60,509 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    502556078109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,992 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    922515667153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    983362876143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 OKH

Does T542 OKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T542 OKH expired on 25 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T542 OKH?
The MOT on T542 OKH expired on 25 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T542 OKH done?
T542 OKH was recorded at 108,097 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has T542 OKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 OKH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T542 OKH 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 OKH find?
T542 OKH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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