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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T449 ASBMOT history

T449 ASB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 31,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
31,013 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 ASB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 ASB was last recorded at 31,013 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,694 miles · 9 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 31,013 miles
  • 2021 – 30,694 miles
  • 2020 – 30,298 miles
  • 2019 – 29,600 miles
  • 2018 – 29,089 miles
  • 2017 – 28,285 miles
  • 2016 – 27,477 miles
  • 2015 – 26,594 miles
  • 2014 – 25,898 miles
  • 2013 – 24,957 miles
  • 2012 – 23,875 miles
  • 2011 – 22,691 miles
  • 2009 – 21,320 miles
  • 2007 – 18,680 miles
  • 2006 – 17,284 miles
  • 2005 – 16,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear rear wiper not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,013 miles (+319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,013 miles
    Test number
    697428011718
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    165798794435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail30,694 miles (+396)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    252056721853
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass30,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,298 miles
    Test number
    635631319322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,298 miles (+698)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,298 miles
    Test number
    676200409884
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass29,600 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    567874446988
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper not working

  7. Fail29,595 miles (+506)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    867061663706
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle wrong speed rate (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper not working

  8. Pass29,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,089 miles
    Test number
    202392802749
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail29,089 miles (+804)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,089 miles
    Test number
    664360151903
    • MajorNearside Front Additional braking device obviously defective Brake back plate excessively corroded (1.1.19 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass28,285 miles (+808)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    397740491792
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass27,477 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    643451631188
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail27,477 miles (+883)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    714071216238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass26,594 miles (+696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,594 miles
    Test number
    869909325052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass25,898 miles (+941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,898 miles
    Test number
    955193014052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass24,957 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,957 miles
    Test number
    379293623093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,875 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,875 miles
    Test number
    986417712021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,691 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,691 miles
    Test number
    176876001053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,320 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,320 miles
    Test number
    901736859367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,289 miles (+1,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,289 miles
    Test number
    622679349305
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass20,136 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,136 miles
    Test number
    303999809011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,680 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,680 miles
    Test number
    741697627391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,284 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,284 miles
    Test number
    422024626495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,471 miles
    Test number
    624502025314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T449 ASB

Does T449 ASB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T449 ASB expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T449 ASB?
The MOT on T449 ASB expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T449 ASB done?
T449 ASB was recorded at 31,013 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 841 miles a year.
Has T449 ASB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 ASB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T449 ASB 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 T449 ASB find?
T449 ASB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear axle mounts.

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