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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T659 WDLMOT history

T659 WDL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
162,029 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T659 WDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T659 WDL was last recorded at 162,029 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 4,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,953 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,076 miles
Average per year
5,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,029 miles
  • 2021 – 157,953 miles
  • 2020 – 151,924 miles
  • 2019 – 146,380 miles
  • 2018 – 135,060 miles
  • 2017 – 130,968 miles
  • 2016 – 123,586 miles
  • 2015 – 120,162 miles
  • 2014 – 114,554 miles
  • 2013 – 105,358 miles
  • 2012 – 99,869 miles
  • 2011 – 94,814 miles
  • 2010 – 90,302 miles
  • 2009 – 85,623 miles
  • 2008 – 81,071 miles
  • 2007 – 73,256 miles
  • 2006 – 67,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,029 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside middle to rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front rearmost bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,029 miles (+4,076)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,029 miles
    Test number
    397008915956
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass157,953 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,953 miles
    Test number
    741893968755
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside middle to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail157,953 miles (+6,029)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,953 miles
    Test number
    135863256861
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside middle to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass151,924 miles (+5,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,924 miles
    Test number
    653365973076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f sill damaged / corroded

  5. Pass146,380 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,380 miles
    Test number
    414393999588
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail146,380 miles (+11,320)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,380 miles
    Test number
    382022029279
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,060 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    433398910255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,968 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,968 miles
    Test number
    687835132762
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  9. Fail130,879 miles (+7,293)3 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,879 miles
    Test number
    650521434596
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Pass123,586 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    393755617420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,584 miles (+3,422)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    345860608077
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass120,162 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    648470925128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front wheelarch liner loose

  13. Fail120,162 miles (+5,608)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    839880325174
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front wheelarch liner loose

  14. Fail114,554 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    296739804460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass114,554 miles (+9,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    406079104128
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass105,358 miles (+5,489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    496359203100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSight play in nearside rear axle bush

  17. Pass99,869 miles (+5,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    459393262094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass94,814 miles (+4,512)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    108921171457
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres have slight cracks in tyre walls

  19. Pass90,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    484565660059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,302 miles (+4,679)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    222635560014
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass85,623 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,623 miles
    Test number
    100866369063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,071 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    763472678060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,256 miles (+5,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    733788867032
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

  24. Pass67,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    154530266079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T659 WDL

Does T659 WDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T659 WDL expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T659 WDL?
The MOT on T659 WDL expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T659 WDL done?
T659 WDL was recorded at 162,029 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
Has T659 WDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T659 WDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T659 WDL 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 T659 WDL find?
T659 WDL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside rear; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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