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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T642 ALNMOT history

T642 ALN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,768 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T642 ALN
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
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 ALN was last recorded at 115,768 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,564 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
3,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,768 miles
  • 2024 – 115,564 miles
  • 2023 – 100,596 miles
  • 2022 – 78,320 miles
  • 2021 – 72,581 miles
  • 2019 – 70,877 miles
  • 2018 – 69,567 miles
  • 2017 – 68,314 miles
  • 2016 – 66,585 miles
  • 2015 – 65,474 miles
  • 2014 – 64,584 miles
  • 2013 – 63,171 miles
  • 2012 – 61,631 miles
  • 2011 – 59,752 miles
  • 2010 – 55,227 miles
  • 2009 – 49,636 miles
  • 2008 – 48,312 miles
  • 2007 – 47,049 miles
  • 2006 – 43,858 miles
  • 2005 – 41,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,768 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged possible broke ring, abs kicks in on brake test (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,768 miles (+204)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    933051711464
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged possible broke ring, abs kicks in on brake test (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass115,564 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    625118572498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front strut top mountings worn

  3. Fail115,560 miles (+171)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    688808620071
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front strut top mountings worn

  4. Fail115,389 miles (+14,793)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    713660172876
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front strut top mountings worn

  5. Pass100,596 miles (+22,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    375202896190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on inner edge between tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on inner edge between tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,320 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    886348749276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail78,305 miles (+5,724)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    995567827765
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass72,581 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    289499033340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,877 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,877 miles
    Test number
    625489214915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail70,877 miles (+1,310)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,877 miles
    Test number
    277682100975
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass69,567 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    356603198252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray missing

  12. Fail69,560 miles (+1,246)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    331110749885
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal creeps under pressure
    • AdvisoryUndertray missing

  13. Pass68,314 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,314 miles
    Test number
    948084142886
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,585 miles (+1,111)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    979424922116
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm sidewall perished cracked and outer edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm sidewall perished cracked and outer edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass65,474 miles (+890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    531889984562
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres are perished on treads and sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass64,584 miles (+1,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    738022104351
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass63,171 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    796213073271
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail63,168 miles (+1,537)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    856613363269
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass61,631 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    345149942469
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken away

  20. Fail61,631 miles (+1,879)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    728269042299
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken away

  21. Pass59,752 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    185604441249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,227 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    391201830261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,636 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    330421939446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,312 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    791596728202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,311 miles (+1,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    703125428206
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass47,049 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    224260507273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,858 miles (+2,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,858 miles
    Test number
    243756006238
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass41,180 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    263614615279
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play at n/s/f wheel

Questions about T642 ALN

Does T642 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T642 ALN expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T642 ALN?
The MOT on T642 ALN expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T642 ALN done?
T642 ALN was recorded at 115,768 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 3,696 miles a year.
Has T642 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 ALN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T642 ALN 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 T642 ALN find?
T642 ALN passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged possible broke ring, abs kicks in on brake test; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded, and 6 more.

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