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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V43 DTNMOT history

V43 DTN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 223,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

V43 DTN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2022
Mileage
223,271 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 DTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V43 DTN was last recorded at 223,271 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 9,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,678 miles · 4 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,593 miles
Average per year
8,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 223,271 miles
  • 2021 – 213,678 miles
  • 2019 – 196,880 miles
  • 2018 – 186,045 miles
  • 2017 – 178,629 miles
  • 2016 – 168,169 miles
  • 2015 – 160,963 miles
  • 2014 – 155,416 miles
  • 2013 – 150,135 miles
  • 2012 – 144,348 miles
  • 2011 – 125,113 miles
  • 2010 – 108,586 miles
  • 2009 – 100,893 miles
  • 2007 – 95,663 miles
  • 2006 – 92,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail223,271 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail223,271 miles (+9,593)14 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,271 miles
    Test number
    414646012017
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass213,678 miles (+16,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    213,678 miles
    Test number
    416884683402
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass196,880 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,880 miles
    Test number
    606438764341
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail196,878 miles (+10,833)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,878 miles
    Test number
    830012044259
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass186,045 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    186,045 miles
    Test number
    716234322600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail186,042 miles (+7,413)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,042 miles
    Test number
    602327898951
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge(bald)
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass178,629 miles (+10,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    178,629 miles
    Test number
    187469819584
    • Advisory1.5 lts oil added
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  8. Pass168,169 miles (+7,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    168,169 miles
    Test number
    560303659191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass160,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    160,963 miles
    Test number
    779010395018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,963 miles (+5,547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,963 miles
    Test number
    509520295069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass155,416 miles (+5,281)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,416 miles
    Test number
    795137184012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAnti freeze -46c

  12. Pass150,135 miles (+5,787)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    150,135 miles
    Test number
    666669373084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  13. Pass144,348 miles (+19,235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    655120292024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,113 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,113 miles
    Test number
    436444671030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,052 miles (+16,466)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    137190771464
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    874939880044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,582 miles (+7,689)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    561429380057
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,893 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,893 miles
    Test number
    570398249036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass95,663 miles (+3,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    532226377124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

  20. Pass92,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    274952686438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 DTN

Does V43 DTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 DTN expired on 3 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 DTN?
The MOT on V43 DTN expired on 3 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 DTN done?
V43 DTN was recorded at 223,271 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
Has V43 DTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 DTN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V43 DTN 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 V43 DTN find?
V43 DTN failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 14 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box, and 18 more.

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