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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T838 PNDMOT history

T838 PND is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
189,872 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 PND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 PND was last recorded at 189,872 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 2,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,512 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,360 miles
Average per year
8,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,872 miles
  • 2024 – 187,512 miles
  • 2023 – 185,149 miles
  • 2022 – 176,355 miles
  • 2021 – 170,618 miles
  • 2020 – 164,331 miles
  • 2019 – 152,086 miles
  • 2018 – 133,602 miles
  • 2017 – 122,448 miles
  • 2016 – 115,034 miles
  • 2015 – 99,967 miles
  • 2014 – 71,595 miles
  • 2013 – 45,169 miles
  • 2012 – 43,864 miles
  • 2011 – 41,738 miles
  • 2010 – 39,828 miles
  • 2009 – 35,979 miles
  • 2008 – 32,369 miles
  • 2007 – 28,792 miles
  • 2006 – 25,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,872 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,872 miles (+2,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    189,872 miles
    Test number
    525337164103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass187,512 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,512 miles
    Test number
    977816433547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,149 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,149 miles
    Test number
    363967632845
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail185,130 miles (+8,775)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,130 miles
    Test number
    815966478015
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass176,355 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,355 miles
    Test number
    731467709156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,618 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,618 miles
    Test number
    475985627063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,331 miles (+12,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,331 miles
    Test number
    442385333575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn unevenly!
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front suspension top mounts!
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass152,086 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    235871026743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail152,086 miles (+18,484)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    178951155569
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass133,602 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    849471205330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Fail133,600 miles (+11,152)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,600 miles
    Test number
    332890206876
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  12. Pass122,448 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,448 miles
    Test number
    701972413347
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass115,034 miles (+15,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,034 miles
    Test number
    279356837594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    205866825158
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail99,967 miles (+28,372)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    496656225119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass71,595 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    138818124147
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail71,595 miles (+26,426)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    445948224125
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass45,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,169 miles
    Test number
    676169523104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,169 miles (+1,305)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,169 miles
    Test number
    115609423197
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear pads 90% worn aprx

  20. Pass43,864 miles (+2,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    717428662197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass41,738 miles (+1,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    106872761165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass39,828 miles (+3,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    300328750178
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear door can not be opened from outside

  23. Pass35,979 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    162334869185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,369 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    181856468126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,792 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    183727267173
    • NoteO/s/r door will not open from outside

  26. Fail28,792 miles (+3,403)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    720837767195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r door will not open from outside

  27. Pass25,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,389 miles
    Test number
    283918066452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 PND

Does T838 PND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T838 PND is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T838 PND?
The MOT on T838 PND is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T838 PND done?
T838 PND was recorded at 189,872 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 8,464 miles a year.
Has T838 PND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 PND has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 PND 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 T838 PND find?
T838 PND passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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