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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T157 AJOMOT history

T157 AJO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,035 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 AJO was last recorded at 151,035 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 5,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,306 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,729 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,035 miles
  • 2025 – 145,306 miles
  • 2024 – 135,841 miles
  • 2021 – 135,737 miles
  • 2020 – 135,445 miles
  • 2019 – 134,091 miles
  • 2018 – 131,824 miles
  • 2017 – 128,753 miles
  • 2016 – 124,262 miles
  • 2015 – 119,197 miles
  • 2014 – 115,203 miles
  • 2013 – 111,059 miles
  • 2012 – 109,022 miles
  • 2011 – 104,055 miles
  • 2010 – 97,724 miles
  • 2009 – 89,826 miles
  • 2008 – 82,551 miles
  • 2007 – 74,383 miles
  • 2006 – 67,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,035 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,035 miles (+5,729)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,035 miles
    Test number
    266252555532
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,306 miles (+9,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,306 miles
    Test number
    164768276876
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,841 miles (+104)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,841 miles
    Test number
    305139141717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  4. Pass135,737 miles (+292)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,737 miles
    Test number
    116234935978
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,445 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,445 miles
    Test number
    582661761952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,091 miles (+2,267)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    791297641732
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass131,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    367251031615
    • 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail131,824 miles (+3,071)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    315731263159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass128,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,753 miles
    Test number
    278947314447
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  10. Fail128,753 miles (+4,491)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,753 miles
    Test number
    284514617275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  11. Pass124,262 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    501338889405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,197 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    497418415162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass119,197 miles (+3,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    966598415113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass115,203 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,203 miles
    Test number
    855512824154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,059 miles (+2,037)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    635736113100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass109,022 miles (+109)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,022 miles
    Test number
    456843622178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  17. Fail108,913 miles (+4,858)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    768418512172
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Pass104,055 miles (+6,331)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,055 miles
    Test number
    507428211138
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Pass97,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    232740020167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail97,711 miles (+7,885)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,711 miles
    Test number
    202590420154
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass89,826 miles (+7,275)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,826 miles
    Test number
    420669219177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r shockabsorber cover adrift
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  22. Fail82,551 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,551 miles
    Test number
    174087318160
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass82,551 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,551 miles
    Test number
    614187718133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,383 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    563446617130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged

  25. Fail74,383 miles (+6,598)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    713426517152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged

  26. Pass67,785 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    314162926136
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside head glass repaired

Questions about T157 AJO

Does T157 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 AJO is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T157 AJO?
The MOT on T157 AJO is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T157 AJO done?
T157 AJO was recorded at 151,035 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has T157 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 AJO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T157 AJO 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 T157 AJO find?
T157 AJO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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