Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T56 OWEMOT history
T56 OWE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 84,980 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 OWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 OWE was last recorded at 84,980 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 84,620 miles · 22 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 360 miles
- Average per year
- 3,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 84,980 miles
- 2022 – 84,620 miles
- 2021 – 83,703 miles
- 2020 – 80,600 miles
- 2019 – 73,941 miles
- 2018 – 67,244 miles
- 2017 – 59,497 miles
- 2016 – 57,988 miles
- 2015 – 57,420 miles
- 2014 – 55,335 miles
- 2013 – 52,233 miles
- 2012 – 49,231 miles
- 2011 – 46,746 miles
- 2010 – 44,826 miles
- 2009 – 42,754 miles
- 2008 – 39,947 miles
- 2007 – 37,341 miles
- 2006 – 33,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,980 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,980 miles (+360)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 84,980 miles
- Test number
- 307945546474
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass84,620 miles (+917)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 84,620 miles
- Test number
- 466618311473
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroding
Pass83,703 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,703 miles
- Test number
- 218374679890
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail83,703 miles (+3,103)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,703 miles
- Test number
- 894984582427
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,600 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 80,600 miles
- Test number
- 813287757989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail80,580 miles (+6,639)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,580 miles
- Test number
- 861440328046
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust catalyst heat shield insecure and centre support bracket corroded and detatched
Pass73,941 miles (+6,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 73,941 miles
- Test number
- 319048285453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated
Pass67,244 miles (+92)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,244 miles
- Test number
- 294480750296
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
Fail67,152 miles (+7,655)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,152 miles
- Test number
- 332891245386
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
Pass59,497 miles (+1,509)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,497 miles
- Test number
- 899268460002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,988 miles (+568)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,988 miles
- Test number
- 424079561006
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,420 miles
- Test number
- 986042155127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,420 miles (+2,085)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,420 miles
- Test number
- 896612355117
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass55,335 miles (+3,102)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 55,335 miles
- Test number
- 348675954166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,233 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,233 miles
- Test number
- 246590453466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,231 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 49,231 miles
- Test number
- 408670852112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,746 miles (+1,920)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 46,746 miles
- Test number
- 385158151113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,826 miles (+2,072)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,826 miles
- Test number
- 231833550109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,754 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 42,754 miles
- Test number
- 134089749139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,947 miles (+2,606)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 39,947 miles
- Test number
- 432120758114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,341 miles (+3,960)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 37,341 miles
- Test number
- 323510257185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,381 miles
- Test number
- 232584266190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T56 OWE
- Does T56 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T56 OWE expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T56 OWE?
- The MOT on T56 OWE expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T56 OWE done?
- T56 OWE was recorded at 84,980 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 3,002 miles a year.
- Has T56 OWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 OWE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on T56 OWE 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 T56 OWE find?
- T56 OWE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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