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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T98 PRJMOT history

T98 PRJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
172,597 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 PRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 PRJ was last recorded at 172,597 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 3,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,481 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,116 miles
Average per year
5,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,597 miles
  • 2021 – 169,481 miles
  • 2020 – 166,036 miles
  • 2019 – 160,580 miles
  • 2018 – 148,764 miles
  • 2017 – 132,490 miles
  • 2016 – 128,475 miles
  • 2015 – 124,817 miles
  • 2014 – 120,688 miles
  • 2013 – 117,057 miles
  • 2012 – 113,321 miles
  • 2011 – 109,934 miles
  • 2010 – 105,790 miles
  • 2009 – 101,025 miles
  • 2008 – 95,971 miles
  • 2007 – 90,578 miles
  • 2006 – 85,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,597 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,597 miles (+3,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    501922928367
    • 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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass169,481 miles (+3,445)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,481 miles
    Test number
    403880363418
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,036 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,036 miles
    Test number
    620202917917
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail166,036 miles (+5,456)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,036 miles
    Test number
    554655575441
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,580 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,580 miles
    Test number
    388574795480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,575 miles (+11,811)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,575 miles
    Test number
    130378611174
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (mount points) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass148,764 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,764 miles
    Test number
    103319520516
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Fail148,764 miles (+16,274)1 dangerous6 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,764 miles
    Test number
    449576058972
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Pass132,490 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    755926866600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  10. Pass128,475 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    857820144489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail128,455 miles (+3,638)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    899597685297
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass124,817 miles (+4,129)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,817 miles
    Test number
    825663809096
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre (sidewall)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass120,688 miles (+3,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,688 miles
    Test number
    176966164217
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass117,057 miles (+3,736)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,057 miles
    Test number
    565419063261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass113,321 miles (+3,387)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    139855862298
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror deteriorated

  16. Pass109,934 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    517519461245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,790 miles (+4,765)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    934794860275
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

  18. Pass101,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    454133659222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,025 miles (+5,054)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    812243859233
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass95,971 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    741996068279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,578 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    90,578 miles
    Test number
    102277667286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    85,269 miles
    Test number
    974772076227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 PRJ

Does T98 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 PRJ expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 PRJ?
The MOT on T98 PRJ expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 PRJ done?
T98 PRJ was recorded at 172,597 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 5,417 miles a year.
Has T98 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 PRJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T98 PRJ 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 T98 PRJ find?
T98 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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