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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T843 HAPMOT history

T843 HAP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
165,886 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T843 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T843 HAP was last recorded at 165,886 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 4,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,348 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,538 miles
Average per year
5,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,886 miles
  • 2022 – 161,348 miles
  • 2021 – 155,929 miles
  • 2020 – 152,202 miles
  • 2019 – 148,131 miles
  • 2018 – 142,190 miles
  • 2017 – 137,699 miles
  • 2016 – 130,184 miles
  • 2015 – 124,433 miles
  • 2014 – 118,067 miles
  • 2013 – 114,435 miles
  • 2012 – 110,409 miles
  • 2011 – 106,633 miles
  • 2010 – 100,420 miles
  • 2009 – 93,439 miles
  • 2008 – 88,803 miles
  • 2007 – 82,751 miles
  • 2006 – 75,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,886 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,886 miles
    Test number
    416948306551
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail165,886 miles (+4,538)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,886 miles
    Test number
    930229092716
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass161,348 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,348 miles
    Test number
    146595809205
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,929 miles (+3,727)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,929 miles
    Test number
    834084628832
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,202 miles
    Test number
    177280729153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,202 miles (+42)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,202 miles
    Test number
    701079469960
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail152,160 miles (+4,029)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,160 miles
    Test number
    981223838545
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box breaking at join and knocking on rear beam.

  8. Pass148,131 miles (+5,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    711431307391
    • AdvisoryAdvise front number plate cracked slightly

  9. Pass142,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,190 miles
    Test number
    698640434763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail142,389 miles (+4,690)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,389 miles
    Test number
    372635504993
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,699 miles (+7,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,699 miles
    Test number
    714209505061
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass130,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    902917542438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,184 miles (+5,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    149648678908
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass124,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,433 miles
    Test number
    946189041639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,432 miles (+6,365)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,432 miles
    Test number
    432596659939
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose tie rod (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail118,067 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    276977504247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass118,067 miles (+3,632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    679657104285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass114,435 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    518706923249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,413 miles (+4,004)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,413 miles
    Test number
    847304123242
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NotePlay at all front suspension joints

  20. Pass110,409 miles (+3,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,409 miles
    Test number
    336963732424
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass106,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    978285661239
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Fail106,632 miles (+6,212)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    276115861292
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass100,420 miles (+6,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,420 miles
    Test number
    732083360284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass93,439 miles (+4,636)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    951008959253
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  25. Pass88,803 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,803 miles
    Test number
    633477668286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,778 miles (+6,027)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    584226768208
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass82,751 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    822520977200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    431398866253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T843 HAP

Does T843 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T843 HAP expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T843 HAP?
The MOT on T843 HAP expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T843 HAP done?
T843 HAP was recorded at 165,886 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 5,326 miles a year.
Has T843 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T843 HAP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T843 HAP 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 T843 HAP find?
T843 HAP passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 13 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 10 more.

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