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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T578 ALOMOT history

T578 ALO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
124,553 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 ALO was last recorded at 124,553 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,059 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,494 miles
Average per year
5,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,553 miles
  • 2021 – 121,059 miles
  • 2020 – 114,706 miles
  • 2019 – 110,993 miles
  • 2018 – 105,961 miles
  • 2017 – 101,882 miles
  • 2016 – 96,795 miles
  • 2015 – 91,953 miles
  • 2014 – 87,010 miles
  • 2013 – 82,440 miles
  • 2012 – 76,343 miles
  • 2011 – 69,779 miles
  • 2010 – 62,974 miles
  • 2009 – 57,578 miles
  • 2008 – 51,002 miles
  • 2007 – 43,598 miles
  • 2006 – 37,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,553 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,553 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    184668653890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,059 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,059 miles
    Test number
    666710142443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,706 miles
    Test number
    193333045522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,706 miles (+3,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,706 miles
    Test number
    888012528077
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass110,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    609077290156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,993 miles (+5,032)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    822585387910
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,961 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    863717400257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    743485071890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,882 miles (+5,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    595788366528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass96,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    333884534355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail96,795 miles (+4,842)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    610193778208
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass91,953 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    463412063586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,010 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    369914454490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,440 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    145406143233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,343 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    558496522222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,779 miles (+6,805)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    706507511255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked not affecting rear view

  17. Pass62,974 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    951796810217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    423170919233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail57,578 miles (+6,576)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    412519909222
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass51,002 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    963410108233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,598 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    843023917252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,676 miles
    Test number
    373920716468
    • NoteO/s/r tyre poor condtion

Questions about T578 ALO

Does T578 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T578 ALO expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T578 ALO?
The MOT on T578 ALO expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T578 ALO done?
T578 ALO was recorded at 124,553 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 5,356 miles a year.
Has T578 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 ALO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T578 ALO 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 T578 ALO find?
T578 ALO passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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