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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T589 SDTMOT history

T589 SDT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,442 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 SDT was last recorded at 128,442 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,842 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,442 miles
  • 2024 – 127,842 miles
  • 2023 – 125,786 miles
  • 2022 – 123,290 miles
  • 2021 – 121,847 miles
  • 2020 – 120,484 miles
  • 2019 – 119,212 miles
  • 2018 – 118,141 miles
  • 2017 – 116,867 miles
  • 2016 – 115,787 miles
  • 2015 – 111,348 miles
  • 2014 – 107,651 miles
  • 2013 – 103,928 miles
  • 2012 – 100,254 miles
  • 2011 – 95,601 miles
  • 2010 – 91,037 miles
  • 2009 – 85,723 miles
  • 2008 – 77,617 miles
  • 2007 – 68,283 miles
  • 2006 – 58,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,442 miles (+600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,442 miles
    Test number
    867647896885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,842 miles (+2,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,842 miles
    Test number
    159643644330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch /wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing/wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate missing

  3. Pass125,786 miles (+2,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    657124498312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,290 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    918765263966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail123,288 miles (+1,441)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,288 miles
    Test number
    450477615540
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    531573802307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,847 miles (+1,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    137577654069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,484 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,484 miles
    Test number
    171096917041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,212 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,212 miles
    Test number
    445882844498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,141 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    337984405199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass116,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    890755218810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,867 miles (+1,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    524812217787
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass115,787 miles (+4,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,787 miles
    Test number
    950959626702
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass111,348 miles (+3,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,348 miles
    Test number
    869917315115
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass107,651 miles (+3,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    225185514472
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail103,928 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,928 miles
    Test number
    288048823496
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass103,928 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,928 miles
    Test number
    669008523111
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass100,254 miles (+4,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,254 miles
    Test number
    705390332156
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass95,601 miles (+4,564)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    816720231185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers deteriorated.
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorating on inside faces.

  20. Pass91,037 miles (+5,314)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    410332310146
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating.

  21. Pass85,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    731882739105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail85,723 miles (+8,106)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    740371339126
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass77,617 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    234640538472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,613 miles (+9,330)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    903009828157
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

  25. Pass68,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    393479527188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,277 miles (+9,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    371849627186
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass58,848 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    322338526130
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about T589 SDT

Does T589 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 SDT is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T589 SDT?
The MOT on T589 SDT is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 SDT done?
T589 SDT was recorded at 128,442 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has T589 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 SDT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T589 SDT 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 SDT find?
T589 SDT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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