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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T550 OWGMOT history

T550 OWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 10,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2023
Mileage
10,531 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2021
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 OWG was last recorded at 10,531 miles on 22 Jul 2021, 2,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2020: 8,364 miles, lower than 164,525 miles on 19 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
8,364 miles · 25 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 10,531 miles
  • 2020 – 8,364 miles
  • 2019 – 164,525 miles
  • 2015 – 164,525 miles
  • 2013 – 160,664 miles
  • 2012 – 156,839 miles
  • 2011 – 147,625 miles
  • 2010 – 138,874 miles
  • 2009 – 126,304 miles
  • 2008 – 112,768 miles
  • 2007 – 96,601 miles
  • 2006 – 84,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462173326750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass10,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    10,531 miles
    Test number
    821994090532
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail10,531 miles (+2,167)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,531 miles
    Test number
    807618095785
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass8,364 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    8,364 miles
    Test number
    518866853981
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside mcpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp has damaged mounts

  5. Fail8,364 miles (-156,161)2 major2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,364 miles
    Test number
    308362012151
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside mcpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp has damaged mounts

  6. Pass164,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,525 miles
    Test number
    446390270294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,525 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,525 miles
    Test number
    248489308118
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail164,523 miles (+3,859)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,523 miles
    Test number
    590046529347
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail160,664 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,664 miles
    Test number
    525905113353
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass160,664 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    160,664 miles
    Test number
    565205213366
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass156,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    156,839 miles
    Test number
    368830592268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail156,839 miles (+9,214)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,839 miles
    Test number
    557510392241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass147,625 miles (+8,751)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    395757691282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteWipers smeary

  14. Pass138,874 miles (+60)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,874 miles
    Test number
    484702000337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  15. Fail138,814 miles (+12,510)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,814 miles
    Test number
    474481900423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass126,304 miles (+13,536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    126,304 miles
    Test number
    752532459253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,768 miles (+16,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    280031198165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,601 miles (+12,199)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    490805067153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    772546056132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,402 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    770786956168
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T550 OWG

Does T550 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T550 OWG expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T550 OWG?
The MOT on T550 OWG expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T550 OWG done?
T550 OWG was recorded at 10,531 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2021.
Has T550 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 OWG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T550 OWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T550 OWG find?
T550 OWG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal.

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