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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T823 OWGMOT history

T823 OWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
149,487 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T823 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T823 OWG was last recorded at 149,487 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 6,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,412 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,075 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,487 miles
  • 2022 – 143,412 miles
  • 2020 – 140,450 miles
  • 2019 – 138,660 miles
  • 2014 – 136,097 miles
  • 2013 – 132,811 miles
  • 2012 – 128,606 miles
  • 2011 – 118,504 miles
  • 2010 – 108,866 miles
  • 2009 – 99,280 miles
  • 2008 – 91,485 miles
  • 2007 – 82,314 miles
  • 2006 – 72,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
  • AdvisoryService brake pedal has travel

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,487 miles (+6,075)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,487 miles
    Test number
    600670701067
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal has travel

  2. Pass143,412 miles (+2,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,412 miles
    Test number
    435465380824
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass140,450 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,450 miles
    Test number
    181950359232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,440 miles (+1,780)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    245828359738
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass138,660 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,660 miles
    Test number
    900115897471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,650 miles (+33)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,650 miles
    Test number
    435455461454
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail138,617 miles (+2,520)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,617 miles
    Test number
    241550723973
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass136,097 miles (+3,286)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,097 miles
    Test number
    416263674245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged

  9. Pass132,811 miles (+4,205)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    132,811 miles
    Test number
    139073373253
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged

  10. Pass128,606 miles (+10,102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,606 miles
    Test number
    278556532212
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass118,504 miles (+9,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    195654711249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leaks

  12. Pass108,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    732953600265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,866 miles (+9,586)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    521453700214
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  14. Pass99,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,280 miles
    Test number
    714747999184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,280 miles (+7,795)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,280 miles
    Test number
    160705399190
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  16. Pass91,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    260259898153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail91,485 miles (+9,171)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    373029198183
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,314 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    482478397145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,260 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    782325206214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,037 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    172106596195
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sligntly out of shape
    • NotePower steering drive belt splitting

Questions about T823 OWG

Does T823 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T823 OWG expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T823 OWG?
The MOT on T823 OWG expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T823 OWG done?
T823 OWG was recorded at 149,487 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has T823 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T823 OWG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T823 OWG 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 T823 OWG find?
T823 OWG passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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