
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T566 EJMMOT history
T566 EJM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2021
- Mileage
- 147,240 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 14 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T566 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
- 20 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T566 EJM was last recorded at 147,240 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 144,972 miles · 22 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,268 miles
- Average per year
- 5,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 147,240 miles
- 2020 – 144,972 miles
- 2019 – 142,423 miles
- 2018 – 137,712 miles
- 2017 – 131,011 miles
- 2016 – 125,621 miles
- 2015 – 114,362 miles
- 2014 – 101,006 miles
- 2013 – 93,866 miles
- 2012 – 90,428 miles
- 2011 – 84,739 miles
- 2010 – 78,043 miles
- 2008 – 73,837 miles
- 2007 – 63,349 miles
- 2006 – 56,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail147,240 miles (+2,268)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,240 miles
- Test number
- 493731271434
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Pass144,972 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,972 miles
- Test number
- 451638924741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,969 miles (+2,546)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,969 miles
- Test number
- 140089583215
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,423 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,423 miles
- Test number
- 129303132419
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Fail142,421 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,421 miles
- Test number
- 783913565191
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,712 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 137,712 miles
- Test number
- 610103754308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,709 miles (+6,698)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,709 miles
- Test number
- 748555215495
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,011 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 131,011 miles
- Test number
- 555182544359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,992 miles (+5,371)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,992 miles
- Test number
- 605612039967
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass125,621 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 125,621 miles
- Test number
- 908491671115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake-discs in a corroded condition
Fail125,621 miles (+11,259)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,621 miles
- Test number
- 100381009653
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake-discs in a corroded condition
Pass114,362 miles (+13,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,362 miles
- Test number
- 744658596921
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres low on tread on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily scored and corroded
Pass101,006 miles (+7,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 101,006 miles
- Test number
- 355475964411
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,866 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 93,866 miles
- Test number
- 898853463253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NotePower steering hose/pipe from pump damp
- NoteRear brake discs poor condition
Fail93,866 miles (+3,438)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,866 miles
- Test number
- 527593463277
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NotePower steering hose/pipe from pump damp
- NoteRear brake discs poor condition
Fail90,428 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,428 miles
- Test number
- 646348202146
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing has very slight freeplay.
- NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes - offside reading low.
Pass90,428 miles (+5,689)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 90,428 miles
- Test number
- 678078202187
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing has very slight freeplay.
- NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes - offside reading low.
Pass84,739 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,739 miles
- Test number
- 598508001185
- NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Fail84,737 miles (+6,694)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,737 miles
- Test number
- 886578801120
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Pass78,043 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 78,043 miles
- Test number
- 370909680071
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail78,043 miles (+4,206)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,043 miles
- Test number
- 493409980031
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteHand brake cable`s stiff/corroded
- NoteO/s h/brake lever not fully returning on caliper!
Pass73,837 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 73,837 miles
- Test number
- 512982588129
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail73,836 miles (+10,487)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,836 miles
- Test number
- 620122488126
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/r side light appears dim
- NoteSlight play in inner front anti roll bar bushes
Pass63,349 miles (+6,772)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 63,349 miles
- Test number
- 970600637185
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,577 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,577 miles
- Test number
- 140214426165
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass56,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,577 miles
- Test number
- 673864326162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T566 EJM
- Does T566 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T566 EJM expired on 21 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T566 EJM?
- The MOT on T566 EJM expired on 21 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T566 EJM done?
- T566 EJM was recorded at 147,240 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
- Has T566 EJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T566 EJM has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T566 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 T566 EJM find?
- T566 EJM failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 10 major defects and 5 advisories: central exhaust system insecure clamp missing; emissions not tested exhaust leak; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.
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