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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T617 AFXMOT history

T617 AFX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
94,479 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T617 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T617 AFX was last recorded at 94,479 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,706 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,479 miles
  • 2023 – 91,706 miles
  • 2022 – 88,309 miles
  • 2021 – 83,252 miles
  • 2018 – 78,526 miles
  • 2017 – 74,213 miles
  • 2016 – 70,360 miles
  • 2015 – 65,264 miles
  • 2014 – 59,916 miles
  • 2013 – 55,634 miles
  • 2012 – 50,557 miles
  • 2011 – 45,312 miles
  • 2010 – 39,854 miles
  • 2009 – 33,785 miles
  • 2008 – 28,581 miles
  • 2007 – 24,802 miles
  • 2006 – 22,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,479 miles
  • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,479 miles (+2,773)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    309278974885
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Pass91,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    432779085975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin excessively worn more than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Fail91,706 miles (+3,397)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    587235872845
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin excessively worn more than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass88,309 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    402859170921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,307 miles (+5,035)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,307 miles
    Test number
    990026640408
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,272 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    350510458779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,252 miles (+4,726)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,252 miles
    Test number
    791494924207
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass78,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    703577937493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCannot see brakes
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Fail78,526 miles (+4,313)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    229948981020
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCannot see brakes
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass74,213 miles (+3,853)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    442253671109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes started to oxides
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes started to perish

  11. Pass70,360 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,360 miles
    Test number
    530986498114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear

  12. Pass65,264 miles (+5,348)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    616056655033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes discs blued

  13. Pass59,916 miles (+4,282)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,916 miles
    Test number
    877960934030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor

  14. Pass55,634 miles (+5,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    925369853022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail50,557 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    468772962054
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass50,557 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    956702662052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,312 miles (+5,458)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    157537881470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  18. Pass39,854 miles (+6,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    443226590001
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass33,785 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    111192379422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,581 miles (+3,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    391610678063
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass24,802 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    113356367043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    994017836047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T617 AFX

Does T617 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T617 AFX expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T617 AFX?
The MOT on T617 AFX expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T617 AFX done?
T617 AFX was recorded at 94,479 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has T617 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T617 AFX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T617 AFX 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 T617 AFX find?
T617 AFX failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire; offside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended., and 6 more.

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