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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T711 ABVMOT history

T711 ABV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 216,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2022
Mileage
216,787 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T711 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T711 ABV was last recorded at 216,787 miles on 30 Jul 2022, 3,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,963 miles · 13 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,824 miles
Average per year
11,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,787 miles
  • 2021 – 212,963 miles
  • 2020 – 207,359 miles
  • 2019 – 201,951 miles
  • 2018 – 196,200 miles
  • 2017 – 189,059 miles
  • 2016 – 177,514 miles
  • 2015 – 167,584 miles
  • 2014 – 156,754 miles
  • 2013 – 146,861 miles
  • 2012 – 137,744 miles
  • 2011 – 121,268 miles
  • 2010 – 102,259 miles
  • 2009 – 82,232 miles
  • 2008 – 65,214 miles
  • 2007 – 47,286 miles
  • 2006 – 33,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail216,787 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant leak On the radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Wishbone bush is slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge and punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail216,787 miles (+3,824)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,787 miles
    Test number
    990550925697
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass212,963 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    212,963 miles
    Test number
    369947360294
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak On the radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Wishbone bush is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail212,963 miles (+5,604)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,963 miles
    Test number
    351734829075
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak On the radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Wishbone bush is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass207,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    207,359 miles
    Test number
    573361531956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail207,356 miles (+5,405)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,356 miles
    Test number
    748861729413
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Pass201,951 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    201,951 miles
    Test number
    207926845508
    • 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))

  7. Pass196,200 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,200 miles
    Test number
    815992154064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail196,197 miles (+7,138)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,197 miles
    Test number
    905543322920
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass189,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    189,059 miles
    Test number
    976220211248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail189,055 miles (+11,541)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,055 miles
    Test number
    231157069457
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass177,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    177,514 miles
    Test number
    190877513663
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (nr rear flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail177,514 miles (+9,930)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,514 miles
    Test number
    860345754949
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (nr rear flexi) (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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. Pass167,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    167,584 miles
    Test number
    986442005291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,583 miles (+10,829)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,583 miles
    Test number
    767372705277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass156,754 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    995460494136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,861 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,861 miles
    Test number
    148959583116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass146,861 miles (+9,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,861 miles
    Test number
    288829383131
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass137,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    137,744 miles
    Test number
    305740002229
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail137,741 miles (+16,473)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,741 miles
    Test number
    329120102422
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass121,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    737426401295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,268 miles (+19,009)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    807106001285
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass102,259 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    953994500220
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack both sides

  23. Fail102,257 miles (+20,025)9 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    761514100230
    • DangerousCentre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • DangerousCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack both sides

  24. Pass82,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    494472409298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,232 miles (+17,018)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    542142509282
    • DangerousCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass65,214 miles (+17,928)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    780303118254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,286 miles (+14,122)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,286 miles
    Test number
    144793617253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    750335816282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T711 ABV

Does T711 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T711 ABV expired on 30 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T711 ABV?
The MOT on T711 ABV expired on 30 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T711 ABV done?
T711 ABV was recorded at 216,787 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 11,484 miles a year.
Has T711 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T711 ABV has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T711 ABV 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 T711 ABV find?
T711 ABV failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with 11 major defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; fuel cap/sealing device missing, and 12 more.

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