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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T938 EGMMOT history

T938 EGM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
215,358 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T938 EGM was last recorded at 215,358 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 5,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,571 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,787 miles
Average per year
7,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,358 miles
  • 2023 – 209,571 miles
  • 2022 – 200,627 miles
  • 2021 – 199,703 miles
  • 2019 – 199,501 miles
  • 2018 – 196,997 miles
  • 2017 – 195,005 miles
  • 2016 – 188,458 miles
  • 2015 – 177,009 miles
  • 2014 – 168,859 miles
  • 2013 – 160,442 miles
  • 2012 – 147,612 miles
  • 2011 – 139,048 miles
  • 2010 – 129,057 miles
  • 2009 – 113,870 miles
  • 2008 – 94,271 miles
  • 2007 – 89,762 miles
  • 2006 – 78,683 miles
  • 2005 – 68,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,358 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,358 miles (+5,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    215,358 miles
    Test number
    379606787870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass209,571 miles (+8,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    209,571 miles
    Test number
    204715823732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass200,627 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,627 miles
    Test number
    707375977749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass199,703 miles (+202)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    199,703 miles
    Test number
    939579069599
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass199,501 miles (+2,504)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    199,501 miles
    Test number
    414792408333
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres getting low

  6. Pass196,997 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    196,997 miles
    Test number
    626464582520
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass195,005 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    195,005 miles
    Test number
    346236572547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,458 miles (+11,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    188,458 miles
    Test number
    574812478756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,009 miles (+8,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    177,009 miles
    Test number
    687974405143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass168,859 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    168,859 miles
    Test number
    675822394017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail168,859 miles (+8,417)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,859 miles
    Test number
    887992394043
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass160,442 miles (+12,830)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    160,442 miles
    Test number
    648546703120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust clamps loose
    • NoteOffside headlamp damaged
    • NoteService brake pedal has long travel

  13. Pass147,612 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,612 miles
    Test number
    278595492052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,048 miles (+9,991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,048 miles
    Test number
    908269401182
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Pass129,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    784227290021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Fail129,057 miles (+15,187)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    852647090030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  17. Pass113,870 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,870 miles
    Test number
    140669399018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,867 miles (+19,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    722233399042
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass94,271 miles (+4,509)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    873565798044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s and n/s tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt slow to retract

  20. Fail89,762 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,762 miles
    Test number
    913806427251
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass89,762 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,762 miles
    Test number
    931666527298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,683 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    344766426440
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

  23. Pass78,683 miles (+9,785)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    391156626409
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

  24. Pass68,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    661631335257
    • 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)

Questions about T938 EGM

Does T938 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T938 EGM expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T938 EGM?
The MOT on T938 EGM expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T938 EGM done?
T938 EGM was recorded at 215,358 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 7,679 miles a year.
Has T938 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 EGM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on T938 EGM 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 T938 EGM find?
T938 EGM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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