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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T588 MRJMOT history

T588 MRJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,341 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 MRJ
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
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 MRJ was last recorded at 142,341 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,003 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
4,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,341 miles
  • 2024 – 142,003 miles
  • 2023 – 139,224 miles
  • 2022 – 135,297 miles
  • 2021 – 135,224 miles
  • 2020 – 130,198 miles
  • 2019 – 130,190 miles
  • 2018 – 126,697 miles
  • 2017 – 116,588 miles
  • 2016 – 103,782 miles
  • 2015 – 90,503 miles
  • 2014 – 88,663 miles
  • 2013 – 85,707 miles
  • 2012 – 81,477 miles
  • 2011 – 78,537 miles
  • 2010 – 71,747 miles
  • 2009 – 67,537 miles
  • 2008 – 64,455 miles
  • 2007 – 60,595 miles
  • 2006 – 55,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,341 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE TO BODY BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,341 miles (+338)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,341 miles
    Test number
    482387330026
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass142,003 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,003 miles
    Test number
    638191020020
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail142,003 miles (+2,779)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,003 miles
    Test number
    298875145397
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass139,224 miles (+3,927)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    275629358047
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

  5. Pass135,297 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,297 miles
    Test number
    249240775916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,224 miles (+5,026)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,224 miles
    Test number
    487486529179
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,198 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,198 miles
    Test number
    219777837795
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  8. Fail130,190 miles (+3,493)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    667691696051
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield rubbing on exhaust

  9. Pass126,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    459672375163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE TO BODY BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE TO BODY BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail126,697 miles (+10,109)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    601624324136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE TO BODY BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE TO BODY BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass116,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,588 miles
    Test number
    556815006576
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail116,588 miles (+12,806)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,588 miles
    Test number
    358865940947
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,782 miles (+13,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,782 miles
    Test number
    198214785050
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass90,503 miles (+1,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    167110994440
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass88,663 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    217784884270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    216700083258
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass85,707 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    948520283296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,477 miles (+55)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    248415372282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail81,422 miles (+2,885)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,422 miles
    Test number
    487900172280
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass78,537 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    638093571297
    • 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)

  21. Fail78,497 miles (+6,750)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,497 miles
    Test number
    276182771225
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on both edges

  22. Fail71,747 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    661656860231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  23. Pass71,747 miles (+4,210)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    922326260297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  24. Pass67,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    693772159283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,537 miles (+3,082)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    413241559204
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass64,455 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    800968148264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,595 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    481523127272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,713 miles
    Test number
    870653026287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T588 MRJ

Does T588 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T588 MRJ expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T588 MRJ?
The MOT on T588 MRJ expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T588 MRJ done?
T588 MRJ was recorded at 142,341 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,557 miles a year.
Has T588 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 MRJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T588 MRJ 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 T588 MRJ find?
T588 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; general corrosion; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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