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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T145 ABYMOT history

T145 ABY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,959 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T145 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T145 ABY was last recorded at 89,959 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,667 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,959 miles
  • 2025 – 89,667 miles
  • 2024 – 89,151 miles
  • 2023 – 88,615 miles
  • 2022 – 88,283 miles
  • 2021 – 87,816 miles
  • 2020 – 87,666 miles
  • 2019 – 87,135 miles
  • 2018 – 86,668 miles
  • 2017 – 86,161 miles
  • 2016 – 83,815 miles
  • 2015 – 82,760 miles
  • 2014 – 82,340 miles
  • 2013 – 82,004 miles
  • 2012 – 81,711 miles
  • 2011 – 81,162 miles
  • 2010 – 80,846 miles
  • 2009 – 73,822 miles
  • 2008 – 64,508 miles
  • 2007 – 54,153 miles
  • 2006 – 45,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,959 miles (+292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    837707660688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    350550220181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,667 miles (+516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    447066538887
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,151 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    384416035855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,615 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    168160074065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    623615041422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,283 miles (+467)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    710656057069
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,816 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,816 miles
    Test number
    602561541369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,666 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    741922595693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Pass87,135 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    850056340177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,668 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,668 miles
    Test number
    420301785862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass86,161 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    403256561428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,815 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    797564698098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,760 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    858514955075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    915876064035
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail82,340 miles (+336)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    566056764072
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass82,004 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    656990583034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,711 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    696585062054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,657 miles (+5)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    256121752089
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail81,652 miles (+490)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    607224632077
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer side wall perished

  21. Pass81,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    146092651471
    • NoteAll emission levels close to max

  22. Fail81,162 miles (+316)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    616432651008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll emission levels close to max

  23. Pass80,846 miles (+7,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,846 miles
    Test number
    521467450082
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  24. Pass73,822 miles (+9,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    104236959007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass64,508 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    674160468048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,153 miles (+9,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    404089357082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,034 miles
    Test number
    312548856053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T145 ABY

Does T145 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T145 ABY is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T145 ABY?
The MOT on T145 ABY is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T145 ABY done?
T145 ABY was recorded at 89,959 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has T145 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T145 ABY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T145 ABY 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 T145 ABY find?
T145 ABY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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