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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T903 ALRMOT history

T903 ALR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
111,272 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T903 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T903 ALR was last recorded at 111,272 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,908 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
4,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 111,272 miles
  • 2020 – 110,908 miles
  • 2019 – 109,291 miles
  • 2018 – 105,795 miles
  • 2017 – 102,359 miles
  • 2016 – 96,967 miles
  • 2015 – 93,523 miles
  • 2014 – 87,946 miles
  • 2013 – 80,776 miles
  • 2012 – 73,833 miles
  • 2010 – 68,638 miles
  • 2009 – 61,260 miles
  • 2008 – 53,496 miles
  • 2007 – 45,914 miles
  • 2006 – 41,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,272 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear tyres are commercial rating ( 8ply )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,272 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,272 miles
    Test number
    986075607617
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,269 miles (+361)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,269 miles
    Test number
    472552167766
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,908 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    363048605003
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are commercial rating ( 8ply )
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,908 miles (+1,617)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    366379841106
    • MajorNearside Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are commercial rating ( 8ply )
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    457711983395
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN INNER TIE ROD JOINT
    • AdvisoryPOSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK O/S/F OF RAD

  6. Fail109,291 miles (+3,496)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    651917225550
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN INNER TIE ROD JOINT
    • AdvisoryPOSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK O/S/F OF RAD

  7. Pass105,795 miles (+3,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    709306745238
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass102,359 miles (+5,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    444282847702
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass96,967 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    317937004671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail96,967 miles (+3,444)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    883020344437
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel difficult to rotate by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass93,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    794950634133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail93,523 miles (+5,577)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    474768109448
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass87,946 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,946 miles
    Test number
    888751824397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,801 miles (+7,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    536014714388
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass80,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    118308313305
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail80,776 miles (+6,943)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    947248413372
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass73,833 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    545292422386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail73,833 miles (+5,195)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    487911922340
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass68,638 miles (+7,378)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    812835130324
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteFront number plate req att
    • NoteRear sub frame bushes slightly worn

  20. Pass61,260 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    581656099274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,496 miles (+7,582)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,496 miles
    Test number
    392888588296
    • NoteAdv fan belt noisy recommend replacement
    • NoteAdv front number plate starting to delaminate across lettering

  22. Pass45,914 miles (+4,656)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    783042287212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front inner drive shaft rubber boot slightly leaking grease
    • NoteOffside front inner drive shaft boot slightly leaking grease

  23. Pass41,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    393017556117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,258 miles2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    350367756167
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre at 1.6mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Questions about T903 ALR

Does T903 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T903 ALR expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T903 ALR?
The MOT on T903 ALR expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T903 ALR done?
T903 ALR was recorded at 111,272 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 4,532 miles a year.
Has T903 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T903 ALR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T903 ALR 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 T903 ALR find?
T903 ALR passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 10 more.

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