Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T678 ALPMOT history
T678 ALP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 102,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 102,696 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T678 ALP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T678 ALP was last recorded at 102,696 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 6,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,717 miles · 25 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,979 miles
- Average per year
- 4,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 102,696 miles
- 2023 – 95,717 miles
- 2022 – 90,335 miles
- 2021 – 84,790 miles
- 2020 – 84,779 miles
- 2019 – 72,406 miles
- 2018 – 65,816 miles
- 2017 – 59,346 miles
- 2016 – 53,174 miles
- 2015 – 48,128 miles
- 2014 – 42,921 miles
- 2013 – 40,042 miles
- 2012 – 32,844 miles
- 2011 – 30,392 miles
- 2010 – 27,028 miles
- 2009 – 24,735 miles
- 2008 – 22,436 miles
- 2007 – 19,965 miles
- 2006 – 17,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 102,696 miles
- Test number
- 885863815026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,696 miles (+6,979)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,696 miles
- Test number
- 941751912443
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass95,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,717 miles
- Test number
- 365971120459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,717 miles (+5,382)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,717 miles
- Test number
- 170590012287
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass90,335 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 90,335 miles
- Test number
- 836181716348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,325 miles (+5,535)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,325 miles
- Test number
- 991581360334
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,790 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 84,790 miles
- Test number
- 959605311511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,784 miles (+5)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,784 miles
- Test number
- 852810657518
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail84,779 miles (+12,373)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,779 miles
- Test number
- 801063682411
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass72,406 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,406 miles
- Test number
- 354512877082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail72,406 miles (+6,590)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,406 miles
- Test number
- 661122213628
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass65,816 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 65,816 miles
- Test number
- 938723940803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass59,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,346 miles
- Test number
- 532441308521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,345 miles (+4)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,345 miles
- Test number
- 187793573437
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Fail59,341 miles (+6,167)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,341 miles
- Test number
- 458980740456
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Pass53,174 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 53,174 miles
- Test number
- 795661891411
- AdvisoryNearside Front and Rear child seats fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail53,173 miles (+5,045)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,173 miles
- Test number
- 918674137176
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front and Rear child seats fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass48,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,128 miles
- Test number
- 419303235170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,128 miles (+5,207)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,128 miles
- Test number
- 909193335127
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass42,921 miles (+2,879)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 42,921 miles
- Test number
- 929837524128
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSlight exhaust blow front pipe area
Pass40,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 40,042 miles
- Test number
- 739798993114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,042 miles (+7,198)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,042 miles
- Test number
- 747206893198
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass32,844 miles (+2,452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,844 miles
- Test number
- 517053872170
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing both outer edges
Pass30,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,392 miles
- Test number
- 359085671118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,392 miles (+3,364)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,392 miles
- Test number
- 215033171456
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,028 miles (+2,293)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 27,028 miles
- Test number
- 103004390141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 24,735 miles
- Test number
- 322950999103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,735 miles (+2,299)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,735 miles
- Test number
- 550990799128
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass22,436 miles (+2,471)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 22,436 miles
- Test number
- 102089788113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,965 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 19,965 miles
- Test number
- 770198677138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,942 miles
- Test number
- 914738676199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T678 ALP
- Does T678 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T678 ALP expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T678 ALP?
- The MOT on T678 ALP expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T678 ALP done?
- T678 ALP was recorded at 102,696 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
- Has T678 ALP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T678 ALP has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T678 ALP 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 T678 ALP find?
- T678 ALP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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