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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T938 PDGMOT history

T938 PDG is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 253,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
253,574 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 PDG
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
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T938 PDG was last recorded at 253,574 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 6,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,764 miles · 21 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
6,810 miles
Average per year
9,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 253,574 miles
  • 2020 – 246,764 miles
  • 2019 – 246,672 miles
  • 2018 – 233,332 miles
  • 2017 – 226,689 miles
  • 2015 – 217,077 miles
  • 2014 – 201,303 miles
  • 2013 – 164,594 miles
  • 2012 – 156,126 miles
  • 2011 – 144,267 miles
  • 2010 – 133,907 miles
  • 2009 – 128,859 miles
  • 2008 – 122,303 miles
  • 2006 – 113,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres advance wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,574 miles (+6,810)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    253,574 miles
    Test number
    726582432814
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass246,764 miles (+92)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    246,764 miles
    Test number
    270915181659
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass246,672 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    246,672 miles
    Test number
    847283957720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail246,662 miles (+13,330)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,662 miles
    Test number
    671317450439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass233,332 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    233,332 miles
    Test number
    424163654690
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail233,332 miles (+6,643)5 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,332 miles
    Test number
    616759192473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass226,689 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    226,689 miles
    Test number
    625877119628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres advance wear

  8. Fail226,685 miles (+9,608)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,685 miles
    Test number
    560548810205
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres advance wear

  9. Pass217,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    217,077 miles
    Test number
    397889415479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail217,076 miles (+15,773)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,076 miles
    Test number
    455389815239
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass201,303 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    201,303 miles
    Test number
    426407114216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail201,303 miles (+36,709)4 dangerous8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,303 miles
    Test number
    787256314265
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass164,594 miles (+8,468)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    164,594 miles
    Test number
    185487533138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass156,126 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    928809282086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r spring broken

  15. Fail156,126 miles (+11,859)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    135697282052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r spring broken

  16. Pass144,267 miles (+137)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    144,267 miles
    Test number
    666394981077
    • NoteBrake fluid level appears low
    • NoteDamage at front screen
    • NoteFront wiper blades smeary
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade deteriorated

  17. Fail144,130 miles (+10,223)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,130 miles
    Test number
    986047671006
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOff side front headlamp beam image weak.
    • NoteOff side front tyre tread worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.
    • NoteParking brake lever shows extensive travel.
    • NoteService brake pedal shows travel.

  18. Pass133,907 miles (+5,048)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,907 miles
    Test number
    504234860068
    • NoteBoth rear beam pivot bushes deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorating

  19. Pass128,859 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    331975869032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,303 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    183259538460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,936 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    344762706205
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass113,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    714602206246
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T938 PDG

Does T938 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T938 PDG expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T938 PDG?
The MOT on T938 PDG expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T938 PDG done?
T938 PDG was recorded at 253,574 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 9,113 miles a year.
Has T938 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 PDG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T938 PDG 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 PDG find?
T938 PDG passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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