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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T783 EFJMOT history

T783 EFJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
104,314 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 EFJ
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 EFJ was last recorded at 104,314 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,263 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
3,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,314 miles
  • 2022 – 103,263 miles
  • 2021 – 101,897 miles
  • 2020 – 99,300 miles
  • 2019 – 97,998 miles
  • 2018 – 95,836 miles
  • 2017 – 93,506 miles
  • 2016 – 90,955 miles
  • 2015 – 89,141 miles
  • 2014 – 84,137 miles
  • 2013 – 79,813 miles
  • 2012 – 76,873 miles
  • 2011 – 71,294 miles
  • 2010 – 65,919 miles
  • 2009 – 60,738 miles
  • 2008 – 55,710 miles
  • 2007 – 47,073 miles
  • 2006 – 38,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,314 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,314 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    562090289980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,314 miles (+1,051)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    673488159001
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,263 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,263 miles
    Test number
    128112991574
    • MinorOffside Front Inner 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,263 miles (+1,366)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,263 miles
    Test number
    249214762452
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    369449786974
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail101,897 miles (+2,597)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    533816459891
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,300 miles (+1,302)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,300 miles
    Test number
    164674588939
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass97,998 miles (+2,162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    492065154482
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,836 miles (+2,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,836 miles
    Test number
    119159880208
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,506 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    797730325492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,955 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    938694619755
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass89,141 miles (+5,004)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,141 miles
    Test number
    747266355162
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass84,137 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    325277454111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,813 miles
    Test number
    668168153132
    • NoteO/s/f inner track rod joint slight play

  15. Fail79,813 miles (+2,940)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,813 miles
    Test number
    706388753115
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f inner track rod joint slight play

  16. Pass76,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    229649452476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail76,873 miles (+5,579)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    419789952196
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail71,294 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    709252951105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner trackrod joint

  19. Pass71,294 miles (+5,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    956062451192
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner trackrod joint

  20. Pass65,919 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    492729050158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,738 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    544762069117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    714496158175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,710 miles (+8,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    102955758127
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass47,073 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    230402067192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    680657766171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T783 EFJ

Does T783 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 EFJ expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 EFJ?
The MOT on T783 EFJ expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 EFJ done?
T783 EFJ was recorded at 104,314 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 3,759 miles a year.
Has T783 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 EFJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T783 EFJ 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 T783 EFJ find?
T783 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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