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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T601 RETMOT history

T601 RET is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2023
Mileage
139,749 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 RET was last recorded at 139,749 miles on 18 Jun 2022, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,552 miles · 17 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
4,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,749 miles
  • 2021 – 138,552 miles
  • 2020 – 137,308 miles
  • 2019 – 135,624 miles
  • 2018 – 134,104 miles
  • 2016 – 129,422 miles
  • 2015 – 120,372 miles
  • 2013 – 118,368 miles
  • 2012 – 106,026 miles
  • 2011 – 96,360 miles
  • 2010 – 88,412 miles
  • 2009 – 81,253 miles
  • 2008 – 73,808 miles
  • 2007 – 67,022 miles
  • 2006 – 59,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,749 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,749 miles (+1,197)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,749 miles
    Test number
    528588919270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,552 miles (+1,244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    295118569398
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass137,308 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    139723852165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass135,624 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,624 miles
    Test number
    993774002184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass134,104 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,104 miles
    Test number
    871778871435
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail134,100 miles (+4,678)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    295823938607
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    614319091745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Fail129,422 miles (+9,050)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    378145052568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass120,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    120,372 miles
    Test number
    669877349384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in the inner steering joints

  10. Fail120,372 miles (+2,004)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,372 miles
    Test number
    132726815133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in the inner steering joints

  11. Pass118,368 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,368 miles
    Test number
    938665613207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WING RUSTY
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

  12. Fail118,368 miles (+12,342)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,368 miles
    Test number
    978174013275
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WING RUSTY
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

  13. Pass106,026 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    568308852197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is starting to perrish
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm has slight play

  14. Fail106,026 miles (+9,666)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    177358052116
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked
    • NoteO/s/f steering arm slight play

  15. Pass96,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    225457941496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail96,360 miles (+7,948)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    815006441111
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    722716040104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,412 miles (+7,159)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    801996940134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  19. Pass81,253 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    270429419451
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on iner edg
    • NoteO/s rear brake slightly binding

  20. Fail81,253 miles (+7,445)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    864027319156
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on iner edg
    • NoteO/s rear brake slightly binding

  21. Pass73,808 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,808 miles
    Test number
    861169628131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    532862747107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,022 miles (+7,201)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    641632447131
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,821 miles
    Test number
    133281136149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 RET

Does T601 RET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 RET expired on 18 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 RET?
The MOT on T601 RET expired on 18 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 RET done?
T601 RET was recorded at 139,749 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2022, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
Has T601 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 RET has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T601 RET 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 T601 RET find?
T601 RET passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2022 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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