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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V42 EGMMOT history

V42 EGM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

V42 EGM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
139,596 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 EGM was last recorded at 139,596 miles on 20 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,596 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,596 miles
  • 2023 – 128,434 miles
  • 2022 – 123,470 miles
  • 2021 – 119,431 miles
  • 2020 – 115,945 miles
  • 2019 – 112,759 miles
  • 2018 – 108,086 miles
  • 2017 – 105,027 miles
  • 2016 – 104,118 miles
  • 2015 – 102,283 miles
  • 2014 – 100,189 miles
  • 2012 – 95,137 miles
  • 2011 – 93,174 miles
  • 2010 – 91,358 miles
  • 2009 – 90,028 miles
  • 2008 – 88,145 miles
  • 2007 – 86,225 miles
  • 2006 – 76,189 miles
  • 2005 – 64,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,596 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    707345227445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,596 miles (+11,162)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    383474617201
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass128,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,434 miles
    Test number
    463493419166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,434 miles (+4,964)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,434 miles
    Test number
    255970475420
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    471306915329
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail123,466 miles (+4,035)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    910307749477
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum 1.6mm tread reached (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass119,431 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,431 miles
    Test number
    919190978225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,945 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,945 miles
    Test number
    391187803149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,932 miles (+3,173)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,932 miles
    Test number
    288517037357
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,759 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,759 miles
    Test number
    396390872102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,086 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,086 miles
    Test number
    108089927833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,964 miles (+2,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    383036782620
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass105,027 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    357744438489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,118 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    741062513104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,283 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    365475685041
    • NoteOil leak (possible gearbox)

  16. Fail102,283 miles (+2,094)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    349425585034
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak (possible gearbox)

  17. Pass100,189 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,189 miles
    Test number
    268035684046
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear axle beam mounting bushes are slightly worn

  18. Fail100,178 miles (+5,041)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    936874184088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount is detatched but exhaust is still adequately supported
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear axle beam mounting bushes are slightly worn

  19. Pass95,137 miles (+1,963)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    476239612444
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked

  20. Pass93,174 miles (+1,816)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,174 miles
    Test number
    315826701366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavly worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded/pitted on edges
    • NoteSlight binding on both rear wheels

  21. Pass91,358 miles (+1,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    941201320370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass90,028 miles (+1,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    170711859247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass88,145 miles (+1,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    422205528282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass86,225 miles (+10,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,225 miles
    Test number
    783656937260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass76,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    840291246219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail76,189 miles (+12,113)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    774321046288
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass64,076 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    393187325218
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone inner rear bushes worn and starting to split

Questions about V42 EGM

Does V42 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 EGM expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 EGM?
The MOT on V42 EGM expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 EGM done?
V42 EGM was recorded at 139,596 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has V42 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 EGM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 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 V42 EGM find?
V42 EGM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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