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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T852 DGPMOT history

T852 DGP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
134,723 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T852 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T852 DGP was last recorded at 134,723 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2020: 13,448 miles, lower than 127,873 miles on 9 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,618 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,105 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,723 miles
  • 2021 – 132,618 miles
  • 2020 – 13,448 miles
  • 2019 – 127,873 miles
  • 2018 – 122,101 miles
  • 2017 – 116,967 miles
  • 2016 – 110,345 miles
  • 2015 – 106,917 miles
  • 2014 – 103,489 miles
  • 2013 – 101,269 miles
  • 2012 – 100,130 miles
  • 2011 – 99,607 miles
  • 2010 – 98,334 miles
  • 2009 – 95,274 miles
  • 2008 – 82,203 miles
  • 2007 – 73,176 miles
  • 2006 – 59,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,723 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bumper loose

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Osf outer mirror surround slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail134,723 miles (+2,105)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,723 miles
    Test number
    914810390577
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose

  2. Pass132,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    743938292085
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,618 miles (+119,170)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    407199118259
    • Repaired at testPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass13,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    13,448 miles
    Test number
    720362844413
    • AdvisoryOsf outer mirror surround slightly loose

  5. Fail13,448 miles (-114,425)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,448 miles
    Test number
    567316683993
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsf outer mirror surround slightly loose

  6. Pass127,873 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,873 miles
    Test number
    922619302400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,101 miles (+5,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    852302838210
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,967 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,967 miles
    Test number
    551682423220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail116,966 miles (+6,621)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    966843774404
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass110,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    154402567372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,344 miles (+3,427)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    562459673036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass106,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    934007176658
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail106,917 miles (+3,428)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    661204021136
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass103,489 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    525340654356
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass101,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    466062953430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail101,269 miles (+1,139)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    676712953321
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass100,130 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    655881612330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,607 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    318025701359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail99,602 miles (+1,268)3 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,602 miles
    Test number
    386805701332
    • DangerousCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass98,334 miles (+10)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,334 miles
    Test number
    984286000351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail98,324 miles (+3,050)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    614665200383
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass95,274 miles (+13,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    323727909392
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail82,203 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    553690618306
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass82,203 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    814380118323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,176 miles (+13,235)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    722815917208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNS rack end some free play.

  26. Pass59,941 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    711717916198
    • NoteN/S/F TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • NoteN/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES STARTED TO PERISH

Questions about T852 DGP

Does T852 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T852 DGP expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T852 DGP?
The MOT on T852 DGP expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T852 DGP done?
T852 DGP was recorded at 134,723 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has T852 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T852 DGP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T852 DGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T852 DGP find?
T852 DGP failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position., and 5 more.

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