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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T595 VHTMOT history

T595 VHT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 204,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2024
Mileage
204,435 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T595 VHT
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
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T595 VHT was last recorded at 204,435 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 11,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,934 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,501 miles
Average per year
6,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,435 miles
  • 2023 – 192,934 miles
  • 2022 – 185,935 miles
  • 2021 – 178,705 miles
  • 2020 – 173,379 miles
  • 2019 – 165,562 miles
  • 2018 – 156,352 miles
  • 2017 – 144,356 miles
  • 2016 – 133,675 miles
  • 2015 – 123,544 miles
  • 2014 – 121,090 miles
  • 2013 – 117,807 miles
  • 2012 – 114,417 miles
  • 2011 – 109,739 miles
  • 2010 – 104,246 miles
  • 2009 – 98,941 miles
  • 2008 – 93,950 miles
  • 2007 – 85,040 miles
  • 2006 – 75,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,435 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,435 miles (+11,501)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,435 miles
    Test number
    336836116052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,934 miles
    Test number
    662661404876
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  3. Fail192,934 miles (+6,999)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,934 miles
    Test number
    907474912759
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  4. Pass185,935 miles (+7,230)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,935 miles
    Test number
    791088386211
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass178,705 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,705 miles
    Test number
    318897755746
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail178,702 miles (+5,323)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,702 miles
    Test number
    287729485699
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged insecure, clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass173,379 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,379 miles
    Test number
    261965867596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail173,160 miles (+7,598)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,160 miles
    Test number
    630619320912
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass165,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,562 miles
    Test number
    774790693378
    • AdvisoryN/S/F outer brake pad is worn extremely low.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F sidelight is dim.
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light is not working.
    • AdvisoryVarious fluid leaks.

  10. Fail165,562 miles (+9,210)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,562 miles
    Test number
    365360594524
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F outer brake pad is worn extremely low.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F sidelight is dim.
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light is not working.
    • AdvisoryVarious fluid leaks.

  11. Pass156,352 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,352 miles
    Test number
    788144673680
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both top mounts play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail156,351 miles (+11,995)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,351 miles
    Test number
    289787445750
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both top mounts play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass144,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    501940184709
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail144,356 miles (+10,681)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    117662765623
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass133,675 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,675 miles
    Test number
    120996107793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,590 miles (+10,046)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    376993880335
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S headlight mount is broken.
    • AdvisoryOil level is below the minimum.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryWipers smear.

  17. Pass123,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    729792870964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing slightly

  18. Fail123,544 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    614030145996
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing slightly

  19. Pass121,090 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,090 miles
    Test number
    845447574233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail120,949 miles (+3,142)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,949 miles
    Test number
    666069044229
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side inner steering arm worn bush

  21. Fail117,807 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    476403043218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass117,807 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    855303843289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,417 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    795404032208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass109,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    117718911101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail109,739 miles (+5,493)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    786548711159
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass104,246 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    721785080024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass98,941 miles (+4,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,941 miles
    Test number
    610874509194
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass93,950 miles (+8,910)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    981626218117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail85,040 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    631160417131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass85,040 miles (+9,901)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    671080117157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass75,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    533597916189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T595 VHT

Does T595 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T595 VHT expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T595 VHT?
The MOT on T595 VHT expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T595 VHT done?
T595 VHT was recorded at 204,435 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 6,867 miles a year.
Has T595 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T595 VHT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T595 VHT 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 T595 VHT find?
T595 VHT failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; horn not working; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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