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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T959 NUAMOT history

T959 NUA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2021
Mileage
182,026 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 NUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T959 NUA was last recorded at 182,026 miles on 13 Oct 2021, 8,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,084 miles · 7 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8,942 miles
Average per year
8,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 182,026 miles
  • 2020 – 173,084 miles
  • 2019 – 168,010 miles
  • 2018 – 164,590 miles
  • 2017 – 159,207 miles
  • 2016 – 153,078 miles
  • 2015 – 144,834 miles
  • 2014 – 138,408 miles
  • 2013 – 131,060 miles
  • 2012 – 120,375 miles
  • 2011 – 107,758 miles
  • 2010 – 98,856 miles
  • 2009 – 89,164 miles
  • 2008 – 73,871 miles
  • 2007 – 62,773 miles
  • 2006 – 60,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,026 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s rear floor becoming corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake disc backing plates corroded and missing

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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail182,026 miles (+8,942)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,026 miles
    Test number
    250214688121
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear floor becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc backing plates corroded and missing

  2. Pass173,084 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,084 miles
    Test number
    983845199819
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail173,083 miles (+5,073)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,083 miles
    Test number
    870753815730
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (SHARP EDGES) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass168,010 miles (+3,420)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,010 miles
    Test number
    144098347921
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,590 miles (+5,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    164,590 miles
    Test number
    613522180417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,207 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    159,207 miles
    Test number
    817758486893
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail159,148 miles (+6,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,148 miles
    Test number
    949826065889
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass153,078 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,078 miles
    Test number
    341321846136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail153,078 miles (+8,244)2 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,078 miles
    Test number
    610105404320
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass144,834 miles (+6,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,834 miles
    Test number
    128305702895
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

  11. Pass138,408 miles (+7,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,408 miles
    Test number
    157863654230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail131,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,060 miles
    Test number
    169309843209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass131,060 miles (+10,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,060 miles
    Test number
    609869043261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,375 miles (+12,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    948294342281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    127730651200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,758 miles (+8,902)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    166184641276
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass98,856 miles (+9,692)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    994406650238
    • NoteHeat shield has gone and dose not need replaceing

  18. Pass89,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    930017339263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,164 miles (+15,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    733497839227
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass73,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    802376848293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,871 miles (+11,098)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    322056948207
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass62,773 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,773 miles
    Test number
    474919817282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,769 miles (+2,089)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    303234117451
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass60,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    660799246227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,680 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    484599246290
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T959 NUA

Does T959 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 NUA expired on 6 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 NUA?
The MOT on T959 NUA expired on 6 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 NUA done?
T959 NUA was recorded at 182,026 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2021, an average of 8,035 miles a year.
Has T959 NUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 NUA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T959 NUA 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 T959 NUA find?
T959 NUA failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area, and 11 more.

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