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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T601 PKRMOT history

T601 PKR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 247,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
247,103 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 PKR
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 PKR was last recorded at 247,103 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2020: 243,390 miles, lower than 243,395 miles on 26 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
247,041 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
10,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 247,103 miles
  • 2020 – 243,390 miles
  • 2019 – 226,142 miles
  • 2018 – 213,917 miles
  • 2017 – 197,513 miles
  • 2016 – 183,902 miles
  • 2015 – 172,876 miles
  • 2014 – 162,802 miles
  • 2013 – 151,083 miles
  • 2012 – 136,378 miles
  • 2011 – 127,935 miles
  • 2010 – 114,589 miles
  • 2009 – 105,248 miles
  • 2008 – 97,679 miles
  • 2007 – 69,089 miles
  • 2006 – 86,183 miles
  • 2005 – 71,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,103 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,103 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    247,103 miles
    Test number
    573968950204
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail247,041 miles (+3,651)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,041 miles
    Test number
    339114781920
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor and inner sills at rear covered in sealer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass243,390 miles (-5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    243,390 miles
    Test number
    561787930796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,395 miles (+17,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,395 miles
    Test number
    260342062496
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass226,142 miles (+12,225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    226,142 miles
    Test number
    130860635550
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass213,917 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    213,917 miles
    Test number
    345284852858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail213,847 miles (+16,334)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,847 miles
    Test number
    317346822710
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass197,513 miles (+13,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    197,513 miles
    Test number
    529503954062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass183,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    183,902 miles
    Test number
    695475764935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail183,902 miles (+11,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,902 miles
    Test number
    831541402066
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

  11. Pass172,876 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    172,876 miles
    Test number
    255173745205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,802 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    937608334252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,083 miles (+821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    151,083 miles
    Test number
    876999633255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Fail150,262 miles (+13,884)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,262 miles
    Test number
    648859213235
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass136,378 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    759527022203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,935 miles (+13,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    288651831288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,589 miles (+9,341)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,589 miles
    Test number
    681372430202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass105,248 miles (+7,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    384733829467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass97,679 miles (+28,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    842118128287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    844354117258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,089 miles (+9,906)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    384334117482
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass86,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    304886416451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,183 miles (+14,791)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    981186716252
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit

  24. Pass71,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    344478505266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 PKR

Does T601 PKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 PKR expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 PKR?
The MOT on T601 PKR expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 PKR done?
T601 PKR was recorded at 247,103 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 10,803 miles a year.
Has T601 PKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 PKR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T601 PKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T601 PKR find?
T601 PKR passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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