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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T630 ARFMOT history

T630 ARF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
116,146 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T630 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T630 ARF was last recorded at 116,146 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,896 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,250 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,146 miles
  • 2023 – 113,896 miles
  • 2022 – 111,472 miles
  • 2021 – 108,035 miles
  • 2020 – 104,659 miles
  • 2019 – 102,436 miles
  • 2018 – 100,078 miles
  • 2017 – 97,778 miles
  • 2016 – 94,857 miles
  • 2015 – 92,104 miles
  • 2014 – 89,337 miles
  • 2013 – 86,575 miles
  • 2012 – 83,328 miles
  • 2011 – 79,534 miles
  • 2010 – 75,483 miles
  • 2009 – 70,949 miles
  • 2008 – 66,935 miles
  • 2007 – 62,455 miles
  • 2006 – 53,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,146 miles
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside front wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,146 miles (+2,250)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,146 miles
    Test number
    994253674816
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    274463119438
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded

  3. Fail113,896 miles (+2,424)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    468833218771
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded

  4. Pass111,472 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    389194072193
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail111,472 miles (+3,437)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    725485735185
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass108,035 miles (+3,376)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    280281398382
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass104,659 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    696166037239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Fail104,659 miles (+2,223)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    932421469985
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass102,436 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,436 miles
    Test number
    156003647064
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail102,432 miles (+2,354)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    317439849639
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass100,078 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,078 miles
    Test number
    912024730932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail100,074 miles (+2,296)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,074 miles
    Test number
    309968801398
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,778 miles (+2,921)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    734824253606
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake uneven 29%

  14. Pass94,857 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,857 miles
    Test number
    134763644798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,104 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    778146325131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    255590724474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,335 miles (+2,760)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,335 miles
    Test number
    419120524147
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass86,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,575 miles
    Test number
    245383423417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail86,573 miles (+3,245)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,573 miles
    Test number
    879773323135
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass83,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    807777332167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,325 miles (+3,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    165767432113
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Fail79,534 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    337451431151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass79,534 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    625291931121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,483 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,483 miles
    Test number
    191829810160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    772056629194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,947 miles (+4,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    240316229416
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Pass66,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    794393238109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,933 miles (+4,478)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    200803338441
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass62,455 miles (+8,779)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    273481527410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    272118726161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T630 ARF

Does T630 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T630 ARF expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T630 ARF?
The MOT on T630 ARF expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T630 ARF done?
T630 ARF was recorded at 116,146 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has T630 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T630 ARF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T630 ARF 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 T630 ARF find?
T630 ARF failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 5 more.

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