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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T836 VAPMOT history

T836 VAP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
168,675 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T836 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T836 VAP was last recorded at 168,675 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 4,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,443 miles · 26 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,232 miles
Average per year
5,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,675 miles
  • 2020 – 164,443 miles
  • 2019 – 154,630 miles
  • 2018 – 145,162 miles
  • 2017 – 140,495 miles
  • 2016 – 139,486 miles
  • 2015 – 138,932 miles
  • 2014 – 134,909 miles
  • 2013 – 130,056 miles
  • 2012 – 124,865 miles
  • 2011 – 113,174 miles
  • 2008 – 105,699 miles
  • 2007 – 93,119 miles
  • 2006 – 78,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,675 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,675 miles
    Test number
    637198902300
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,675 miles (+4,232)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,675 miles
    Test number
    177704709385
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,443 miles (+9,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,443 miles
    Test number
    422233153881
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,630 miles
    Test number
    275728473232
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,630 miles (+9,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,630 miles
    Test number
    900023852232
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,162 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,162 miles
    Test number
    583919130340
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail145,162 miles (+4,667)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,162 miles
    Test number
    585695906687
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass140,495 miles (+1,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,495 miles
    Test number
    373310425251
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass139,486 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,486 miles
    Test number
    255580478664
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail139,485 miles (+553)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,485 miles
    Test number
    847560959999
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass138,932 miles (+4,023)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,932 miles
    Test number
    206187865120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass134,909 miles (+4,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,909 miles
    Test number
    278203364113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass130,056 miles (+5,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    557007853134
    • 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)

  14. Pass124,865 miles (+11,691)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    124,865 miles
    Test number
    258146662156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass113,174 miles (+7,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,174 miles
    Test number
    365275061155
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear discs becoming badly pitted but efficiencies good.

  16. Pass105,699 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    154109768256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail105,699 miles (+12,580)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    910269768235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass93,119 miles (+14,783)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    484991827200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing signs of tyre fouling

  19. Pass78,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    113964286154
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T836 VAP

Does T836 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T836 VAP expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T836 VAP?
The MOT on T836 VAP expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T836 VAP done?
T836 VAP was recorded at 168,675 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
Has T836 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T836 VAP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T836 VAP 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 T836 VAP find?
T836 VAP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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