Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T147 AOBMOT history
T147 AOB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 77,176 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T147 AOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T147 AOB was last recorded at 77,176 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Feb 2009: 31,970 miles, lower than 80,586 miles on 19 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,168 miles · 19 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 77,176 miles
- 2022 – 64,305 miles
- 2021 – 51,007 miles
- 2020 – 42,785 miles
- 2019 – 38,847 miles
- 2018 – 38,422 miles
- 2017 – 37,761 miles
- 2016 – 37,197 miles
- 2015 – 36,581 miles
- 2014 – 36,034 miles
- 2013 – 35,342 miles
- 2012 – 34,497 miles
- 2011 – 33,766 miles
- 2010 – 32,629 miles
- 2009 – 31,970 miles
- 2008 – 80,586 miles
- 2007 – 29,099 miles
- 2006 – 27,821 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front number plate damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,176 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 77,176 miles
- Test number
- 750492348608
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,176 miles (+8)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,176 miles
- Test number
- 728844641952
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,168 miles (+12,863)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,168 miles
- Test number
- 236761817515
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Pass64,305 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,305 miles
- Test number
- 147930859769
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,299 miles (+197)3 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,299 miles
- Test number
- 911889139801
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousThis vehicle should not be driven until dangerous defects have been repaired
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel footbrake very spongy (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,102 miles (+13,095)2 dangerous4 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,102 miles
- Test number
- 953070226743
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability loose in hub housung (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too pale (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too pale (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front alloy wheel slightly damaged in centre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,007 miles (+8,222)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,007 miles
- Test number
- 692390443679
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass42,785 miles (+92)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 42,785 miles
- Test number
- 998019389820
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off not fastened at nearside (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,693 miles (+3,846)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,693 miles
- Test number
- 992479391647
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off not fastened at nearside (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,847 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 38,847 miles
- Test number
- 932358335227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,422 miles (+661)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 38,422 miles
- Test number
- 548655068696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,761 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,761 miles
- Test number
- 670109413492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,197 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,197 miles
- Test number
- 929523140461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,581 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,581 miles
- Test number
- 119658245432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,034 miles (+692)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,034 miles
- Test number
- 526031544037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,342 miles
- Test number
- 558935643015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,342 miles (+845)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,342 miles
- Test number
- 119135143400
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,497 miles
- Test number
- 778835342087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,497 miles (+731)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,497 miles
- Test number
- 137525542480
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass33,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,766 miles
- Test number
- 866376041098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,766 miles (+1,137)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,766 miles
- Test number
- 449915841083
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass32,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 32,629 miles
- Test number
- 101810150054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,629 miles (+659)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,629 miles
- Test number
- 484319540080
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass31,970 miles (-48,616)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,970 miles
- Test number
- 844028249072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,586 miles (+51,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 80,586 miles
- Test number
- 140970358007
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,099 miles (+1,278)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 29,099 miles
- Test number
- 854931257059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,821 miles
- Test number
- 574741356062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T147 AOB
- Does T147 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T147 AOB expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T147 AOB?
- The MOT on T147 AOB expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T147 AOB done?
- T147 AOB was recorded at 77,176 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
- Has T147 AOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T147 AOB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T147 AOB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T147 AOB find?
- T147 AOB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded all spring; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.
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