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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T138 ABYMOT history

T138 ABY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
148,734 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 ABY was last recorded at 148,734 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 7,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2010: 89,699 miles, lower than 94,030 miles on 27 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,348 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,386 miles
Average per year
5,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,734 miles
  • 2021 – 141,348 miles
  • 2020 – 139,859 miles
  • 2019 – 138,106 miles
  • 2017 – 134,753 miles
  • 2016 – 133,481 miles
  • 2015 – 131,120 miles
  • 2014 – 129,201 miles
  • 2013 – 125,901 miles
  • 2012 – 117,076 miles
  • 2011 – 109,787 miles
  • 2010 – 102,041 miles
  • 2009 – 94,030 miles
  • 2008 – 87,547 miles
  • 2007 – 79,757 miles
  • 2006 – 66,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,734 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,734 miles
    Test number
    878799853419
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail148,734 miles (+7,386)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,734 miles
    Test number
    309292216660
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass141,348 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,348 miles
    Test number
    964363067394
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to Beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,347 miles (+1,488)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    492879402670
    • MajorBrake performance not tested ABS fault (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Perished - lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Perished - lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to Beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,859 miles
    Test number
    298723440409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,859 miles (+1,753)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,859 miles
    Test number
    919938519239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing in tread

  7. Pass138,106 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,106 miles
    Test number
    262794546755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,090 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,090 miles
    Test number
    748961185043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,753 miles
    Test number
    858000258259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,753 miles (+1,272)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,753 miles
    Test number
    688935154661
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  11. Pass133,481 miles (+2,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,481 miles
    Test number
    320492962946
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass131,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    518942615003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail131,120 miles (+1,919)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    617492515057
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail129,201 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    287407914042
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass129,201 miles (+3,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    305297414083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass125,901 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    907605733082
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  17. Fail125,899 miles (+8,823)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    726495033058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Pass117,076 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,076 miles
    Test number
    969922632046
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail117,076 miles (+7,289)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,076 miles
    Test number
    416511632038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass109,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,787 miles
    Test number
    608504831018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail109,787 miles (+7,746)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,787 miles
    Test number
    157493331422
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass102,041 miles (+12,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    581755230015
    • NoteStarter motor noisey

  23. Fail89,699 miles (-4,331)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,699 miles
    Test number
    164773630074
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteStarter motor noisey

  24. Pass94,030 miles (+6,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    364917529019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass87,547 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    842471628019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,757 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    140966637075
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass79,757 miles (+12,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    450666437058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass66,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    834191546081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 ABY

Does T138 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 ABY expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 ABY?
The MOT on T138 ABY expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 ABY done?
T138 ABY was recorded at 148,734 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
Has T138 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 ABY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T138 ABY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T138 ABY find?
T138 ABY passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn; coil spring corroded both rear; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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