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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,780 cc

T96 XCGMOT history

T96 XCG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 214,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
214,286 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,780 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 XCG was last recorded at 214,286 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,241 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
7,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 214,286 miles
  • 2020 – 208,418 miles
  • 2019 – 199,559 miles
  • 2018 – 195,413 miles
  • 2017 – 188,797 miles
  • 2016 – 182,364 miles
  • 2015 – 174,506 miles
  • 2014 – 163,086 miles
  • 2013 – 149,935 miles
  • 2010 – 130,167 miles
  • 2009 – 124,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,286 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Small oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,286 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    214,286 miles
    Test number
    464843009596
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,241 miles (+5,823)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,241 miles
    Test number
    781910694544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass208,418 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    208,418 miles
    Test number
    201817345663
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail208,418 miles (+8,859)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,418 miles
    Test number
    517925494905
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,559 miles (+4,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    199,559 miles
    Test number
    653928790036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

  6. Pass195,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    195,413 miles
    Test number
    571617929360
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  7. Fail195,413 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,413 miles
    Test number
    704362864598
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  8. Pass188,798 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    188,798 km
    Test number
    638964321750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail188,797 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,797 miles
    Test number
    510122270015
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass182,364 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    182,364 km
    Test number
    714046624738
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  11. Fail182,364 miles (+7,858)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,364 miles
    Test number
    169120554827
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  12. Pass174,506 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    174,506 miles
    Test number
    565848515104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHorn is quite but loud enough to be heard by other road users
    • NoteNearside steering arm inner joint has slight play

  13. Fail174,506 miles (+11,420)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,506 miles
    Test number
    418887215147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHorn is quite but loud enough to be heard by other road users
    • NoteNearside steering arm inner joint has slight play

  14. Pass163,086 miles (+13,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    163,086 miles
    Test number
    448289314100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass149,935 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,935 miles
    Test number
    329960303108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear windows heavily tinted

  16. Fail149,935 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,935 miles
    Test number
    707210703186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear windows heavily tinted

  17. Pass136,417 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    136,417 km
    Test number
    117408931310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,167 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    203867140340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    124,863 miles
    Test number
    902355859336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T96 XCG

Does T96 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T96 XCG expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T96 XCG?
The MOT on T96 XCG expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T96 XCG done?
T96 XCG was recorded at 214,286 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 7,547 miles a year.
Has T96 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 XCG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T96 XCG 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 T96 XCG find?
T96 XCG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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