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Red and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T431 AGJMOT history

T431 AGJ is a red and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
95,669 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 AGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 AGJ was last recorded at 95,669 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,643 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
3,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,669 miles
  • 2021 – 94,643 miles
  • 2020 – 94,325 miles
  • 2019 – 90,023 miles
  • 2018 – 85,400 miles
  • 2017 – 79,505 miles
  • 2016 – 74,629 miles
  • 2015 – 69,571 miles
  • 2014 – 63,385 miles
  • 2013 – 59,999 miles
  • 2012 – 57,779 miles
  • 2011 – 54,655 miles
  • 2010 – 50,601 miles
  • 2009 – 43,455 miles
  • 2008 – 40,691 miles
  • 2007 – 37,672 miles
  • 2006 – 34,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,669 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside rear axel bush slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • BRAKES CONDITION; slight pulsing noticed > offside front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,669 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,669 miles
    Test number
    182665375685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,643 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    729971894000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,325 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,325 miles
    Test number
    816669414223
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axel bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear top mount slight play
  4. Fail94,319 miles (+4,296)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,319 miles
    Test number
    250687744768
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axel bush slight play
  5. Pass90,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    834660055715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail90,021 miles (+4,621)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    792403220993
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    969021221992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail85,400 miles (+5,895)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    759074682987
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass79,505 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,505 miles
    Test number
    659791632110
    • AdvisoryBRAKES CONDITION; slight pulsing noticed > offside front.
    • AdvisoryDOOR MIRROR UNIT; cowling insecure > passenger's.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWHEEL BEARINGS; slight freeplay > rear's.
  10. Fail79,505 miles (+4,876)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,505 miles
    Test number
    232409125790
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBRAKES CONDITION; slight pulsing noticed > offside front.
    • AdvisoryDOOR MIRROR UNIT; cowling insecure > passenger's.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWHEEL BEARINGS; slight freeplay > rear's.
  11. Pass74,629 miles (+5,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    759698989408
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner egde
    • AdvisorySlight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre
  12. Pass69,571 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    748424475137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Fail69,571 miles (+6,186)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    575723265190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass63,385 miles (+3,386)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    496345064111
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front has cuts on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
  15. Pass59,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    247445733410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,999 miles (+2,220)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    799285733135
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass57,779 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    595905972153
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail57,779 miles (+3,124)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    949935572180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass54,655 miles (+4,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    789682191115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  20. Pass50,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    284086570480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,601 miles (+7,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    184566970163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass43,455 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    790100999170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,691 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    120616688150
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  24. Pass37,672 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    853054987162
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  25. Pass34,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    830240786123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 AGJ

Does T431 AGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 AGJ expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 AGJ?
The MOT on T431 AGJ expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 AGJ done?
T431 AGJ was recorded at 95,669 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 3,714 miles a year.
Has T431 AGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 AGJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T431 AGJ 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 T431 AGJ find?
T431 AGJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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