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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T589 CFCMOT history

T589 CFC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
182,459 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 CFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T589 CFC was last recorded at 182,459 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,572 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,887 miles
Average per year
6,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,459 miles
  • 2022 – 179,572 miles
  • 2020 – 177,668 miles
  • 2018 – 177,104 miles
  • 2017 – 174,305 miles
  • 2016 – 170,050 miles
  • 2015 – 161,165 miles
  • 2014 – 150,413 miles
  • 2013 – 139,562 miles
  • 2012 – 129,425 miles
  • 2011 – 119,394 miles
  • 2009 – 99,055 miles
  • 2008 – 88,582 miles
  • 2007 – 78,528 miles
  • 2006 – 66,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,459 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail182,459 miles (+2,887)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,459 miles
    Test number
    920715421335
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass179,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,572 miles
    Test number
    193399658401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail179,572 miles (+1,904)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,572 miles
    Test number
    658371342324
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass177,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    177,668 miles
    Test number
    902553960074
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill getting weak

  5. Fail177,668 miles (+564)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,668 miles
    Test number
    109242203746
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill getting weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass177,104 miles (+2,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    177,104 miles
    Test number
    631966280027
    • 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)

  7. Pass174,305 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,305 miles
    Test number
    218450596259
    • 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)

  8. Pass170,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,050 miles
    Test number
    372969584852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,050 miles (+8,885)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,050 miles
    Test number
    967752637954
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass161,165 miles (+10,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    161,165 miles
    Test number
    236865655042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass150,413 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,413 miles
    Test number
    678666764040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail150,403 miles (+10,841)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,403 miles
    Test number
    747863364095
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass139,562 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,562 miles
    Test number
    909364743038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,545 miles (+10,120)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,545 miles
    Test number
    797763943027
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  15. Pass129,425 miles (+10,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    129,425 miles
    Test number
    966559552011
    • NoteFront brake discs getting poor

  16. Pass119,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    166255051098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,394 miles (+20,339)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    478414151092
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

  18. Pass99,055 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,055 miles
    Test number
    473917109137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,005 miles (+10,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    493205809138
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass88,582 miles (+10,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    230531308188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass78,528 miles (+11,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,528 miles
    Test number
    314723007197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear bump stops worn

  22. Fail66,667 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    183881006195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  23. Pass66,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    600951106114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 CFC

Does T589 CFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T589 CFC expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T589 CFC?
The MOT on T589 CFC expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T589 CFC done?
T589 CFC was recorded at 182,459 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
Has T589 CFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 CFC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T589 CFC 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 T589 CFC find?
T589 CFC failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 6 more.

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