
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc
T601 SGCMOT history
T601 SGC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 177,941 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T601 SGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T601 SGC was last recorded at 177,941 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 176,586 miles · 22 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,355 miles
- Average per year
- 7,922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 177,941 miles
- 2023 – 176,586 miles
- 2022 – 170,459 miles
- 2021 – 162,760 miles
- 2020 – 156,669 miles
- 2019 – 146,521 miles
- 2018 – 131,462 miles
- 2017 – 111,883 miles
- 2016 – 93,441 miles
- 2015 – 82,358 miles
- 2014 – 76,921 miles
- 2013 – 72,017 miles
- 2012 – 68,314 miles
- 2011 – 63,419 miles
- 2010 – 59,456 miles
- 2009 – 53,745 miles
- 2008 – 47,395 miles
- 2006 – 37,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,941 miles (+1,355)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 177,941 miles
- Test number
- 315581966217
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass176,586 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 176,586 miles
- Test number
- 827324743930
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail176,586 miles (+6,127)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,586 miles
- Test number
- 665969383955
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure water inside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,459 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 170,459 miles
- Test number
- 897132139735
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure in wing. (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp excessively corroded and has slight blow. centre and rear exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion.
Fail170,459 miles (+7,699)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,459 miles
- Test number
- 146962823324
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring not located fully. (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure in wing. (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp excessively corroded and has slight blow. centre and rear exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion.
Pass162,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 162,760 miles
- Test number
- 999112261972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,760 miles (+6,091)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,760 miles
- Test number
- 153633211700
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass156,669 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 156,669 miles
- Test number
- 460233949453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail156,669 miles (+10,148)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,669 miles
- Test number
- 408646488262
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass146,521 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 146,521 miles
- Test number
- 942433494657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail146,516 miles (+15,054)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,516 miles
- Test number
- 122009536037
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective Soft
Pass131,462 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 131,462 miles
- Test number
- 434653223309
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,459 miles (+19,576)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,459 miles
- Test number
- 620199754210
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,883 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 111,883 miles
- Test number
- 266550829388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail111,880 miles (+18,439)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,880 miles
- Test number
- 849716324699
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,441 miles (+11,083)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 93,441 miles
- Test number
- 809308393083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass82,358 miles (+5,437)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 82,358 miles
- Test number
- 739271465130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,921 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 76,921 miles
- Test number
- 727068664196
- NoteOffside and nearside front Tyres have cracks in inner sidewalls.
Fail76,918 miles (+4,901)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,918 miles
- Test number
- 527158264143
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteOffside and nearside front Tyres have cracks in inner sidewalls.
Fail72,017 miles3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,017 miles
- Test number
- 305248363196
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,017 miles (+3,703)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 72,017 miles
- Test number
- 898058063173
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,314 miles (+4,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 488819572145
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail63,419 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,419 miles
- Test number
- 348839571141
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass63,419 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,419 miles
- Test number
- 528279071131
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail63,392 miles (+3,936)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,392 miles
- Test number
- 716303871165
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail59,456 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,456 miles
- Test number
- 200397760190
- Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteNOTE: Both front headlamp images bleeding over Recommend differen bulbs and rechecking of aims
Pass59,456 miles (+5,711)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,456 miles
- Test number
- 423107560127
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteNOTE: Both front headlamp images bleeding over Recommend differen bulbs and rechecking of aims
Pass53,745 miles (+6,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 53,745 miles
- Test number
- 334147269166
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail47,395 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,395 miles
- Test number
- 524209128122
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass47,395 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,395 miles
- Test number
- 573069728122
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass37,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 37,660 miles
- Test number
- 324629286280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,660 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,660 miles
- Test number
- 913439686214
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Questions about T601 SGC
- Does T601 SGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T601 SGC expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T601 SGC?
- The MOT on T601 SGC expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T601 SGC done?
- T601 SGC was recorded at 177,941 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 7,922 miles a year.
- Has T601 SGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T601 SGC has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T601 SGC 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 SGC find?
- T601 SGC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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