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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T162 ABYMOT history

T162 ABY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 242,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
242,442 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 ABY was last recorded at 242,442 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,442 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 242,442 miles
  • 2021 – 236,342 miles
  • 2020 – 233,678 miles
  • 2019 – 226,771 miles
  • 2018 – 216,172 miles
  • 2017 – 203,052 miles
  • 2016 – 191,070 miles
  • 2015 – 179,242 miles
  • 2014 – 165,766 miles
  • 2013 – 152,481 miles
  • 2012 – 150,598 miles
  • 2011 – 141,084 miles
  • 2009 – 133,572 miles
  • 2008 – 125,247 miles
  • 2007 – 114,678 miles
  • 2006 – 100,865 miles
  • 2005 – 88,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rack damaged
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusted
  • AdvisoryHandbrake readings lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySills rusted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    242,442 miles
    Test number
    433303081809
    • AdvisoryNearside rack damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake readings low
    • AdvisorySills rusted

  2. Fail242,442 miles (+6,100)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,442 miles
    Test number
    420808595300
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets rusting
    • AdvisoryHandbrake readings low
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack boot damaged
    • AdvisorySills starting to rust

  3. Pass236,342 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    236,342 miles
    Test number
    656871083002
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

  4. Fail236,342 miles (+2,664)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,342 miles
    Test number
    851195673496
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

  5. Pass233,678 miles (+183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    233,678 miles
    Test number
    566125427947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail233,495 miles (+6,724)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,495 miles
    Test number
    290636285306
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass226,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    226,771 miles
    Test number
    593957491725
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail226,771 miles (+10,599)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,771 miles
    Test number
    674739730585
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure Rubbing on tyre wall. (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on hand brake cable. Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working Both sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass216,172 miles (+13,120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    216,172 miles
    Test number
    340528830852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass203,052 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    203,052 miles
    Test number
    880105599007
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail203,015 miles (+11,945)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,015 miles
    Test number
    924913434502
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass191,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    191,070 miles
    Test number
    349798993142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail191,070 miles (+11,828)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,070 miles
    Test number
    416149760608
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass179,242 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    179,242 miles
    Test number
    212866088526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail179,169 miles (+13,403)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,169 miles
    Test number
    912006824884
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass165,766 miles (+13,285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    165,766 miles
    Test number
    389127774480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,481 miles
    Test number
    299677273273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail152,481 miles (+1,883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,481 miles
    Test number
    466707873260
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass150,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    150,598 miles
    Test number
    385795302237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail150,598 miles (+9,514)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,598 miles
    Test number
    996646592149
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass141,084 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    737483741086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront disks worn

  22. Fail141,084 miles (+7,512)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    827193141019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront disks worn

  23. Pass133,572 miles (+8,325)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    742525239357
    • NoteFront brake discs inner edges rusty and worn
    • NoteN/s rear side lamp dim

  24. Pass125,247 miles (+10,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    592746738340
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass114,678 miles (+13,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    114,678 miles
    Test number
    724199417369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass100,865 miles (+12,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    373108626392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    340309325351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 ABY

Does T162 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 ABY expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 ABY?
The MOT on T162 ABY expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 ABY done?
T162 ABY was recorded at 242,442 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 9,098 miles a year.
Has T162 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 ABY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T162 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 T162 ABY find?
T162 ABY passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rack damaged; exhaust rusted; handbrake readings low, and 1 more.

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