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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T635 ALOMOT history

T635 ALO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
187,035 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T635 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T635 ALO was last recorded at 187,035 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 6,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,608 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,427 miles
Average per year
8,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,035 miles
  • 2021 – 180,608 miles
  • 2020 – 173,976 miles
  • 2019 – 168,116 miles
  • 2018 – 159,761 miles
  • 2017 – 151,510 miles
  • 2016 – 144,581 miles
  • 2015 – 136,182 miles
  • 2014 – 127,842 miles
  • 2013 – 120,584 miles
  • 2012 – 112,672 miles
  • 2011 – 102,663 miles
  • 2010 – 88,257 miles
  • 2009 – 73,902 miles
  • 2008 – 62,530 miles
  • 2007 – 53,066 miles
  • 2006 – 45,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,035 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Centre stop lamp disconnected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,035 miles (+6,427)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    187,035 miles
    Test number
    934083965663
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,608 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,608 miles
    Test number
    925856848535
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail180,608 miles (+6,632)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,608 miles
    Test number
    937720918361
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass173,976 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,976 miles
    Test number
    750589302533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,116 miles
    Test number
    921236782419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,116 miles (+8,355)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,116 miles
    Test number
    746759131577
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs heavy corroded & warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,761 miles (+8,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,761 miles
    Test number
    180698375724
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass151,510 miles (+6,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,510 miles
    Test number
    390548002258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass144,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,581 miles
    Test number
    876484415339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp disconnected

  10. Fail144,581 miles (+8,399)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,581 miles
    Test number
    485554212156
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp disconnected
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Pass136,182 miles (+16)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,182 miles
    Test number
    104635901937
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have slightly deteriorated bushes
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to rear exhaust box mount
    • NoteCentre stop lamp disconnected
    • NoteNearside rear numberplate lamp dull
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteTemp repair to rear exhaust box bracket

  12. Fail136,166 miles (+8,324)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,166 miles
    Test number
    316122025226
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp disconnected
    • NoteNearside rear numberplate lamp dull
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteTemp repair to rear exhaust box bracket

  13. Pass127,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    127,842 miles
    Test number
    358809204227
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  14. Fail127,842 miles (+7,258)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,842 miles
    Test number
    856599904212
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  15. Pass120,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    266301633208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail120,584 miles (+7,912)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    166988123222
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass112,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    446235412214
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack arm

  18. Fail112,672 miles (+10,009)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    937493412259
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack arm

  19. Pass102,663 miles (+80)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    275455331216
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre seat belt buckle casing missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge -just passed test
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack/ arm

  20. Fail102,583 miles (+14,326)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    966161831229
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre seat belt buckle casing missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge -just passed test

  21. Pass88,257 miles (+14,355)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    890501830266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

  22. Fail73,902 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    293818439214
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  23. Pass73,902 miles (+11,372)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    392738039237
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  24. Pass62,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    483580308265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,530 miles (+9,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    570400908209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass53,066 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    191745217270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    990270906240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T635 ALO

Does T635 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T635 ALO expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T635 ALO?
The MOT on T635 ALO expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T635 ALO done?
T635 ALO was recorded at 187,035 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 8,771 miles a year.
Has T635 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T635 ALO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T635 ALO 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 T635 ALO find?
T635 ALO passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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