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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T803 AESMOT history

T803 AES is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2022 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 156,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2022
Mileage
156,586 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T803 AES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T803 AES was last recorded at 156,586 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 8,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,564 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,022 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,586 miles
  • 2021 – 148,564 miles
  • 2019 – 128,535 miles
  • 2018 – 122,596 miles
  • 2011 – 122,503 miles
  • 2009 – 122,460 miles
  • 2008 – 119,539 miles
  • 2007 – 113,511 miles
  • 2006 – 99,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,586 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,586 miles (+8,022)2 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    751546662376
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass148,564 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,564 miles
    Test number
    404286974794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency marginal

  3. Fail148,505 miles (+19,970)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,505 miles
    Test number
    553948733551
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass128,535 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    838267008088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,596 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,596 miles
    Test number
    393171294397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    565207921300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,503 miles (+43)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    708396721382
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded to excess front wiper blades torn front pads and discs

  8. Pass122,460 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    762927829116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,455 miles (+2,916)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    383006629108
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  10. Pass119,539 miles (+6,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    119,539 miles
    Test number
    400238528134
    • 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)

  11. Pass113,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    443391667083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,501 miles (+13,977)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,501 miles
    Test number
    382481467058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass99,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,524 miles
    Test number
    680574546096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T803 AES

Does T803 AES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T803 AES expired on 14 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T803 AES?
The MOT on T803 AES expired on 14 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T803 AES done?
T803 AES was recorded at 156,586 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has T803 AES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T803 AES has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T803 AES 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 T803 AES find?
T803 AES failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel, and 15 more.

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