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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T543 EDPMOT history

T543 EDP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
146,931 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 EDP
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 EDP was last recorded at 146,931 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 5,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,857 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,074 miles
Average per year
5,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,931 miles
  • 2023 – 141,857 miles
  • 2022 – 135,422 miles
  • 2021 – 128,321 miles
  • 2019 – 121,931 miles
  • 2018 – 115,822 miles
  • 2017 – 108,927 miles
  • 2015 – 98,246 miles
  • 2014 – 92,772 miles
  • 2013 – 88,512 miles
  • 2012 – 83,082 miles
  • 2011 – 77,184 miles
  • 2010 – 72,172 miles
  • 2009 – 66,051 miles
  • 2008 – 60,483 miles
  • 2007 – 55,995 miles
  • 2006 – 51,451 miles
  • 2005 – 46,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,931 miles
    Test number
    751482833742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail146,931 miles (+5,074)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,931 miles
    Test number
    756337272901
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass141,857 miles (+6,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,857 miles
    Test number
    707076031926
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,422 miles
    Test number
    314160030019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail135,422 miles (+7,101)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,422 miles
    Test number
    648328857876
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass128,321 miles (+6,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,321 miles
    Test number
    143723449825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,931 miles (+6,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    227179116800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass115,822 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    630168864417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,927 miles (+10,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    701241622975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass98,246 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    871390652423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,772 miles
    Test number
    369717404368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail92,769 miles (+4,257)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    235187704355
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail88,512 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    426969003485
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,512 miles (+5,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    688859103392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail83,082 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    435601412341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass83,082 miles (+5,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    636511712314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,184 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    176488301381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,172 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    580719900304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,051 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,051 miles
    Test number
    382479599242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,483 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    954462318358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    694667807359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,995 miles (+4,544)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    851727207364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,451 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,451 miles
    Test number
    401284696200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    924664485208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 EDP

Does T543 EDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 EDP expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 EDP?
The MOT on T543 EDP expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 EDP done?
T543 EDP was recorded at 146,931 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
Has T543 EDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 EDP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T543 EDP 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 T543 EDP find?
T543 EDP passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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