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Volkswagen Golf

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T898 SEUMOT history

T898 SEU is a gold petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2024
Mileage
120,566 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 SEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 SEU was last recorded at 120,566 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 2,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,343 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,223 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,566 miles
  • 2022 – 118,343 miles
  • 2021 – 116,215 miles
  • 2020 – 113,065 miles
  • 2019 – 110,923 miles
  • 2018 – 109,349 miles
  • 2017 – 109,305 miles
  • 2016 – 107,062 miles
  • 2015 – 103,016 miles
  • 2014 – 98,577 miles
  • 2013 – 94,779 miles
  • 2012 – 90,970 miles
  • 2011 – 84,262 miles
  • 2010 – 77,822 miles
  • 2009 – 67,973 miles
  • 2008 – 60,567 miles
  • 2006 – 55,559 miles
  • 2005 – 47,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,566 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,566 miles (+2,223)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,566 miles
    Test number
    777139743042
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass118,343 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,343 miles
    Test number
    660654600421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,343 miles (+2,128)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,343 miles
    Test number
    654525151211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,215 miles (+3,150)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    488010418967
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,065 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    682047789867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,043 miles (+2,120)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    323542585926
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    921834874910
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail110,923 miles (+1,574)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    685641212575
    • MajorEmissions not tested Too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass109,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    465087333423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail109,349 miles (+44)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    652504139395
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass109,305 miles (+2,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    978694031805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass107,062 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    760583268715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,060 miles (+4,044)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,060 miles
    Test number
    694595298472
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,016 miles (+16)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    699003985032
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WISHBONES corroded but not seriously weakened
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail103,000 miles (+4,423)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,000 miles
    Test number
    195282485019
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WISHBONES corroded but not seriously weakened
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,577 miles (+3,798)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    285239664025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket corroded

  17. Pass94,779 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    996845663015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    535094982012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,969 miles (+6,707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,969 miles
    Test number
    249243182010
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail84,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    197680171491
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

  21. Pass84,262 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    697460571041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,822 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    712193180057
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass77,822 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    823093480036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,973 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    300383179093
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass67,973 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    404353779055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,567 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,567 miles
    Test number
    384675188077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,559 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    234715586287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    402043385212
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T898 SEU

Does T898 SEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 SEU expired on 27 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 SEU?
The MOT on T898 SEU expired on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 SEU done?
T898 SEU was recorded at 120,566 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has T898 SEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 SEU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T898 SEU 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 T898 SEU find?
T898 SEU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 9 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.; front oil leak, but not excessive engine., and 6 more.

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