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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T552 PBLMOT history

T552 PBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
174,811 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T552 PBL was last recorded at 174,811 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 10,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,803 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,008 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,811 miles
  • 2021 – 164,803 miles
  • 2020 – 163,368 miles
  • 2019 – 155,522 miles
  • 2018 – 145,571 miles
  • 2017 – 135,880 miles
  • 2016 – 123,442 miles
  • 2015 – 120,023 miles
  • 2014 – 117,905 miles
  • 2013 – 113,573 miles
  • 2012 – 109,056 miles
  • 2011 – 104,096 miles
  • 2010 – 99,180 miles
  • 2009 – 93,630 miles
  • 2008 – 80,621 miles
  • 2007 – 73,377 miles
  • 2006 – 64,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,811 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust System Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,811 miles (+10,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,811 miles
    Test number
    165248116965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass164,803 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,803 miles
    Test number
    725937268676
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail164,803 miles (+1,435)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,803 miles
    Test number
    388768825740
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass163,368 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,368 miles
    Test number
    717766227375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,183 miles (+7,661)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,183 miles
    Test number
    661791054580
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass155,522 miles (+9,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,522 miles
    Test number
    133484387454
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass145,571 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,571 miles
    Test number
    163803677865
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail145,283 miles (+9,403)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    171002026188
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass135,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    290309183326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,880 miles (+12,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    900666530764
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass123,442 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    142602823295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,432 miles (+3,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,432 miles
    Test number
    930487417113
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass120,023 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    718945829393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,905 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    257648504311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,573 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,573 miles
    Test number
    447516813414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,056 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,056 miles
    Test number
    416647622448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,096 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,096 miles
    Test number
    508222441378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,180 miles (+5,550)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    203849340311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box bracket broken
    • NoteCracks in front number plate
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to split
  19. Pass93,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    262931859308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,630 miles (+6,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    934951359343
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Fail86,742 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    373606139095
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  22. Pass86,742 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    384326739012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,621 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,621 miles
    Test number
    191048338029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,377 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    193199437059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    732174846022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T552 PBL

Does T552 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T552 PBL expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T552 PBL?
The MOT on T552 PBL expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T552 PBL done?
T552 PBL was recorded at 174,811 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has T552 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 PBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T552 PBL 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 T552 PBL find?
T552 PBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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