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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T159 AFJMOT history

T159 AFJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 106,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2025
Mileage
106,679 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 AFJ was last recorded at 106,679 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,551 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
2,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,679 miles
  • 2023 – 106,551 miles
  • 2022 – 106,372 miles
  • 2021 – 105,702 miles
  • 2020 – 105,040 miles
  • 2019 – 103,955 miles
  • 2018 – 102,505 miles
  • 2017 – 101,334 miles
  • 2016 – 99,568 miles
  • 2015 – 97,530 miles
  • 2014 – 94,366 miles
  • 2013 – 90,730 miles
  • 2012 – 87,403 miles
  • 2011 – 83,491 miles
  • 2010 – 79,550 miles
  • 2009 – 75,305 miles
  • 2008 – 71,284 miles
  • 2007 – 69,117 miles
  • 2006 – 67,229 miles
  • 2005 – 67,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,679 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,679 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    755235201022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,551 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,551 miles
    Test number
    205453665062
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    174893400356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,372 miles (+670)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    919039294837
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,702 miles
    Test number
    772636992241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,702 miles (+662)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,702 miles
    Test number
    738629316324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    872097251858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,040 miles (+1,085)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    898179390958
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    781348927458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,955 miles (+1,450)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    503672466083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,505 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    404305128061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    759900628080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,334 miles (+1,766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    896343163942
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass99,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,568 miles
    Test number
    781421382806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall cracking

  15. Fail99,568 miles (+2,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,568 miles
    Test number
    388408391798
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall cracking

  16. Pass97,530 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,530 miles
    Test number
    967202135115
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail97,506 miles (+3,140)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    917668925173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass94,366 miles (+3,636)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    895742244124
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has deep cracks on tread face advise replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass90,730 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,730 miles
    Test number
    508923243198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,563 miles (+3,160)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,563 miles
    Test number
    248365233101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass87,403 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    559914242146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail87,371 miles (+3,880)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    565272942138
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass83,491 miles (+44)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    259399021196
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront bumper skirt missing

  24. Fail83,447 miles (+3,897)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,447 miles
    Test number
    676716121108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront bumper skirt missing

  25. Pass79,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    161470330102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Fail79,542 miles (+4,237)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    213330530172
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front childseat fitted

  27. Fail75,305 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    222841539143
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass75,305 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    431601739192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    280659618191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Fail71,284 miles (+2,167)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    650739518149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  31. Pass69,117 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    192634647183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass67,229 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    230896526300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass67,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    67,127 miles
    Test number
    240494095230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 AFJ

Does T159 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 AFJ expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 AFJ?
The MOT on T159 AFJ expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 AFJ done?
T159 AFJ was recorded at 106,679 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 2,073 miles a year.
Has T159 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 AFJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T159 AFJ 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 T159 AFJ find?
T159 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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