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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T638 AODMOT history

T638 AOD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
172,754 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 AOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 AOD was last recorded at 172,754 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,397 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,357 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,754 miles
  • 2023 – 168,397 miles
  • 2022 – 164,764 miles
  • 2021 – 163,285 miles
  • 2020 – 161,333 miles
  • 2019 – 156,864 miles
  • 2018 – 150,339 miles
  • 2017 – 144,499 miles
  • 2016 – 139,000 miles
  • 2015 – 131,152 miles
  • 2014 – 122,457 miles
  • 2013 – 116,135 miles
  • 2012 – 107,664 miles
  • 2011 – 100,755 miles
  • 2010 – 96,801 miles
  • 2009 – 92,467 miles
  • 2008 – 88,083 miles
  • 2007 – 80,200 miles
  • 2006 – 71,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,754 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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 exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front no plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside front wheel rim slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Stone chips in screen, oil leaks, near side front tyre close to wear bands

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,754 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,754 miles
    Test number
    667728777852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass168,397 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,397 miles
    Test number
    996545315124
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  3. Fail168,395 miles (+3,631)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,395 miles
    Test number
    807120721433
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  4. Pass164,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,764 miles
    Test number
    926271522707
    • AdvisoryStone chips in screen, oil leaks, near side front tyre close to wear bands

  5. Fail164,764 miles (+1,479)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,764 miles
    Test number
    686741587952
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in screen, oil leaks, near side front tyre close to wear bands

  6. Pass163,285 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    351526568106
    • AdvisoryOffside front under sheild hanging down, oil leaks under vehicle.

  7. Pass161,333 miles (+4,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,333 miles
    Test number
    990807831278
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass156,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,864 miles
    Test number
    592433874711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,864 miles (+6,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,864 miles
    Test number
    762053176775
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass150,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,339 miles
    Test number
    999661833714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,323 miles (+5,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,323 miles
    Test number
    940490398411
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass144,499 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,499 miles
    Test number
    328317580627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,000 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,000 miles
    Test number
    750053797009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,152 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    126196975464
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCrack in front number plate
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/front wishbone rear bush

  15. Pass131,152 miles (+8,695)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    676986275073
    • NoteCrack in front number plate
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/front wishbone rear bush

  16. Fail122,457 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    389361274074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass122,457 miles (+6,322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    725411674025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass116,135 miles (+8,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,135 miles
    Test number
    988741573080
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass107,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,664 miles
    Test number
    718226262026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,664 miles (+6,909)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,664 miles
    Test number
    888636862030
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteChips in screen.engine oil leaks

  21. Pass100,755 miles (+3,954)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,755 miles
    Test number
    199761271492
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber damp.
    • NoteN/s/r road spring corroding.
    • NoteP.a.s. hose weeping.

  22. Pass96,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    681593380023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,801 miles (+4,334)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    680112280006
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass92,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    922167579008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvanced wear to the rear axle bushes.

  25. Fail92,467 miles (+4,384)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    644165279028
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvanced wear to the rear axle bushes.

  26. Pass88,083 miles (+7,883)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    440669678097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades splitting but driver's view is not adversely affected.

  27. Pass80,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    880161587057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,200 miles (+8,633)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    933891287046
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass71,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,567 miles
    Test number
    381243186044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T638 AOD

Does T638 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T638 AOD expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T638 AOD?
The MOT on T638 AOD expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T638 AOD done?
T638 AOD was recorded at 172,754 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has T638 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 AOD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T638 AOD 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 T638 AOD find?
T638 AOD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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