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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.

970 RAF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass45,733 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass37,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    676358661037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass36,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    36,760 miles
    Test number
    896839802490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass32,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,051 miles
    Test number
    997661869717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass28,312 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    909790145112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass18,721 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,721 miles
    Test number
    945843632169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,986 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,986 miles
    Test number
    267518851418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. Pass12,600 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,600 miles
    Test number
    212940459116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. 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)
  31. 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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