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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T556 EJMMOT history

T556 EJM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
193,029 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T556 EJM was last recorded at 193,029 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,650 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,379 miles
Average per year
7,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,029 miles
  • 2021 – 189,650 miles
  • 2020 – 175,788 miles
  • 2019 – 163,784 miles
  • 2018 – 158,224 miles
  • 2017 – 152,672 miles
  • 2016 – 147,677 miles
  • 2015 – 139,225 miles
  • 2014 – 131,723 miles
  • 2013 – 123,637 miles
  • 2012 – 116,263 miles
  • 2011 – 107,428 miles
  • 2010 – 103,784 miles
  • 2009 – 100,223 miles
  • 2008 – 93,779 miles
  • 2006 – 87,177 miles
  • 2005 – 77,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,029 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,029 miles
    Test number
    445290413237
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail193,029 miles (+3,379)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,029 miles
    Test number
    312613298492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass189,650 miles (+13,862)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,650 miles
    Test number
    750346536081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,788 miles
    Test number
    802686074232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail175,788 miles (+12,004)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,788 miles
    Test number
    422363775450
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass163,784 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,784 miles
    Test number
    312482342588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail163,778 miles (+5,554)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,778 miles
    Test number
    386549727854
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass158,224 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,224 miles
    Test number
    791458049812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,059 miles (+5,387)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,059 miles
    Test number
    903378478450
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass152,672 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,672 miles
    Test number
    927156430128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass147,677 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,677 miles
    Test number
    361024580016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,493 miles (+8,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,493 miles
    Test number
    517212902168
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass139,225 miles (+7,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    139,225 miles
    Test number
    689257705018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass131,723 miles (+8,086)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    131,723 miles
    Test number
    669595114055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass123,637 miles (+7,374)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    548678403078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass116,263 miles (+8,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    129618712054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass107,428 miles (+3,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,428 miles
    Test number
    255054421079
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking/perishing

  18. Pass103,784 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    683454530055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,737 miles (+3,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    992203810037
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass100,223 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    100,223 miles
    Test number
    233099219082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,779 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    634517318086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,177 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    471831346306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    602635935324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T556 EJM

Does T556 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T556 EJM expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T556 EJM?
The MOT on T556 EJM expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T556 EJM done?
T556 EJM was recorded at 193,029 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 7,124 miles a year.
Has T556 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 EJM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T556 EJM 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 T556 EJM find?
T556 EJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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