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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T636 ARFMOT history

T636 ARF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2022
Mileage
108,737 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T636 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T636 ARF was last recorded at 108,737 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 5,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,424 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,313 miles
Average per year
3,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,737 miles
  • 2021 – 103,424 miles
  • 2020 – 100,428 miles
  • 2019 – 100,282 miles
  • 2017 – 99,785 miles
  • 2016 – 99,175 miles
  • 2015 – 96,740 miles
  • 2014 – 93,472 miles
  • 2013 – 90,155 miles
  • 2012 – 86,504 miles
  • 2011 – 81,299 miles
  • 2010 – 76,375 miles
  • 2009 – 66,782 miles
  • 2008 – 60,635 miles
  • 2007 – 53,614 miles
  • 2006 – 46,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,737 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres starting to split
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,737 miles (+5,313)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,737 miles
    Test number
    534360200704
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass103,424 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    689056622039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,428 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    880111316186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  4. Fail100,427 miles (+145)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,427 miles
    Test number
    157734861851
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass100,282 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    698243847490
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  6. Fail100,280 miles (+495)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,280 miles
    Test number
    703801313916
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  7. Pass99,785 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,785 miles
    Test number
    767322399282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,734 miles (+559)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    755133168335
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

  9. Pass99,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    473665259737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail99,175 miles (+2,435)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    150129593618
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass96,740 miles (+3,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    928079559327
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass93,472 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    306485754206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  13. Fail93,472 miles (+3,317)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    785135054286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  14. Pass90,155 miles (+3,651)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,155 miles
    Test number
    726235173220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass86,504 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,504 miles
    Test number
    377019262270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,299 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    879164361225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    371517170268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,374 miles (+9,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    340317570233
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,782 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    654250579021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail66,721 miles (+6,086)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    940896169079
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    471173468089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail60,635 miles (+7,021)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    621223668097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,614 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    332746667048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    194192876492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass46,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    840222476089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T636 ARF

Does T636 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T636 ARF expired on 24 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T636 ARF?
The MOT on T636 ARF expired on 24 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T636 ARF done?
T636 ARF was recorded at 108,737 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
Has T636 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T636 ARF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T636 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 T636 ARF find?
T636 ARF failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill, and 7 more.

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