Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T173 AHPMOT history
T173 AHP is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 250,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 250,855 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T173 AHP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T173 AHP was last recorded at 250,855 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 250,833 miles · 9 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 8,144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 250,855 miles
- 2023 – 249,690 miles
- 2022 – 246,608 miles
- 2021 – 243,113 miles
- 2020 – 229,873 miles
- 2019 – 212,942 miles
- 2018 – 201,727 miles
- 2017 – 186,701 miles
- 2016 – 172,011 miles
- 2015 – 161,370 miles
- 2014 – 151,846 miles
- 2013 – 142,103 miles
- 2012 – 135,218 miles
- 2011 – 131,057 miles
- 2010 – 127,557 miles
- 2009 – 125,262 miles
- 2008 – 122,030 miles
- 2007 – 113,015 miles
- 2006 – 102,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass250,855 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,855 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 250,855 miles
- Test number
- 751099569269
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail250,833 miles (+1,143)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,833 miles
- Test number
- 606289805660
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass249,690 miles (+3,082)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 249,690 miles
- Test number
- 969903862161
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush topmount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass246,608 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 246,608 miles
- Test number
- 340657357279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Pass243,113 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 243,113 miles
- Test number
- 274709291621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail243,113 miles (+13,240)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,113 miles
- Test number
- 483606742204
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass229,873 miles (+16,931)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 229,873 miles
- Test number
- 814262837139
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass212,942 miles (+11,215)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 212,942 miles
- Test number
- 296916024566
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass201,727 miles (+15,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 201,727 miles
- Test number
- 651712757696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes play
Pass186,701 miles (+14,690)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 186,701 miles
- Test number
- 485584070128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,011 miles (+10,641)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 172,011 miles
- Test number
- 552725280606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,370 miles (+9,524)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 161,370 miles
- Test number
- 658102915199
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass151,846 miles (+9,743)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 151,846 miles
- Test number
- 196555534197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,103 miles (+6,885)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 142,103 miles
- Test number
- 618449923114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,218 miles (+4,161)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 135,218 miles
- Test number
- 695690442160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNear side front and off side front brake disks slightly pitted on the inner side
- NoteNear side rear tyre wearing on edge and a cut on the tread
Pass131,057 miles (+3,500)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 131,057 miles
- Test number
- 676881041100
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNear side rear tyre is wearing on the edge.
Pass127,557 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 127,557 miles
- Test number
- 881198220126
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass125,262 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 125,262 miles
- Test number
- 260706439427
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Fail125,257 miles (+3,227)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,257 miles
- Test number
- 914755539109
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass122,030 miles (+9,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 122,030 miles
- Test number
- 404093808190
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass113,015 miles (+10,637)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 113,015 miles
- Test number
- 634392677034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 102,378 miles
- Test number
- 640632776029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,378 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,378 miles
- Test number
- 142432676407
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T173 AHP
- Does T173 AHP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T173 AHP expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T173 AHP?
- The MOT on T173 AHP expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T173 AHP done?
- T173 AHP was recorded at 250,855 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 8,144 miles a year.
- Has T173 AHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T173 AHP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T173 AHP 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 T173 AHP find?
- T173 AHP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; central rear seat belt slightly damaged; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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