
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc
970 RAFMOT history
970 RAF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 45,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 45,733 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 970 RAF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
970 RAF was last recorded at 45,733 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 45,733 miles · 4 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,733 miles
- 2025 – 44,160 miles
- 2024 – 42,637 miles
- 2023 – 41,466 miles
- 2022 – 39,917 miles
- 2021 – 39,046 miles
- 2020 – 37,988 miles
- 2019 – 36,760 miles
- 2018 – 35,962 miles
- 2017 – 34,669 miles
- 2016 – 32,051 miles
- 2015 – 28,312 miles
- 2014 – 23,719 miles
- 2013 – 20,639 miles
- 2012 – 18,721 miles
- 2011 – 16,986 miles
- 2010 – 15,231 miles
- 2009 – 12,600 miles
- 2008 – 11,515 miles
- 2007 – 10,351 miles
- 2006 – 8,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREARecorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODEDRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
31 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,733 miles32 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 45,733 miles
- Test number
- 876753076496
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Fail45,733 miles (+1,573)7 major32 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,733 miles
- Test number
- 438373589633
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS BROKEN (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Pass44,160 miles28 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 44,160 miles
- Test number
- 334858653667
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryREAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Fail44,160 miles (+1,523)4 major28 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,160 miles
- Test number
- 859653046497
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL WITH IN 12 INCHES OF FRONT SUSPENSION...THE REST OF THE SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryREAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Pass42,637 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 42,637 miles
- Test number
- 237656194429
- AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
- AdvisoryFront FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Fail42,637 miles (+1,171)2 dangerous5 major19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,637 miles
- Test number
- 272296158163
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CENTER PIPE HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront BODY WORK DAMAGE
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
- AdvisoryFront FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Pass41,466 miles28 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 41,466 miles
- Test number
- 388286199389
- AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
- AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Fail41,466 miles (+1,549)2 dangerous8 major28 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,466 miles
- Test number
- 775226874035
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
- AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
- AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Pass39,917 miles (+871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 39,917 miles
- Test number
- 346543272343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,046 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 39,046 miles
- Test number
- 928975685991
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass37,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 37,988 miles
- Test number
- 676358661037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,988 miles (+1,228)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,988 miles
- Test number
- 622911070057
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass36,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 36,760 miles
- Test number
- 896839802490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,760 miles (+798)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,760 miles
- Test number
- 315571227803
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe clamps (link-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure middle pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass35,962 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 35,962 miles
- Test number
- 732976906427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gas
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside or car generally corroded
Fail35,959 miles (+1,290)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,959 miles
- Test number
- 102711073576
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gas
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside or car generally corroded
Pass34,669 miles (+2,618)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 34,669 miles
- Test number
- 176520696729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber weak
- AdvisoryVehicle underside generally corroded
Pass32,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,051 miles
- Test number
- 997661869717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,051 miles (+3,739)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,051 miles
- Test number
- 506526155520
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass28,312 miles (+4,593)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,312 miles
- Test number
- 909790145112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 23,719 miles
- Test number
- 265225534165
- 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)
Fail23,719 miles (+3,080)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,719 miles
- Test number
- 858545234147
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- 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)
Pass20,639 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 20,639 miles
- Test number
- 518246063151
- NoteFuel tank offside strap corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre (175/80/14)
FailMileage not read5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 916215063115
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFuel tank offside strap corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre (175/80/14)
Pass18,721 miles (+1,735)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,721 miles
- Test number
- 945843632169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,986 miles (+1,755)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 16,986 miles
- Test number
- 267518851418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,231 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 15,231 miles
- Test number
- 240546550423
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass12,600 miles (+1,085)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 12,600 miles
- Test number
- 212940459116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,515 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 11,515 miles
- Test number
- 631271468109
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass10,351 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 10,351 miles
- Test number
- 144687337139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass8,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 8,697 miles
- Test number
- 783941256146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 970 RAF
- What vehicle is registration 970 RAF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 970 RAF on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 970 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 970 RAF is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 970 RAF?
- The MOT on 970 RAF is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 970 RAF done?
- 970 RAF was recorded at 45,733 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
- Has 970 RAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 970 RAF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on 970 RAF 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 970 RAF find?
- 970 RAF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 32 advisories: applied finger and thumb pressure on sills and floor area; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 29 more.
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