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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T717 ABLMOT history

T717 ABL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
87,474 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 ABL was last recorded at 87,474 miles on 30 May 2023, 2,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,080 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,394 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,474 miles
  • 2022 – 85,080 miles
  • 2021 – 85,014 miles
  • 2020 – 81,209 miles
  • 2019 – 77,366 miles
  • 2018 – 76,659 miles
  • 2017 – 76,569 miles
  • 2016 – 74,074 miles
  • 2015 – 66,482 miles
  • 2014 – 59,364 miles
  • 2013 – 49,257 miles
  • 2012 – 41,277 miles
  • 2011 – 38,304 miles
  • 2010 – 34,534 miles
  • 2009 – 30,901 miles
  • 2008 – 27,280 miles
  • 2007 – 23,370 miles
  • 2006 – 19,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,474 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER DOOR HANDLES MISSING
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust clamps corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges and cuts in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,474 miles (+2,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    219139452136
    • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER DOOR HANDLES MISSING
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,080 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,080 miles
    Test number
    372561052685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,014 miles (+3,805)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    257995358245
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWATER PUMP NOISEY AND LEAKING COOLANT.

  4. Pass81,209 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,209 miles
    Test number
    240741232793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,184 miles (+3,818)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    604396795005
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX BEFORE REAR AXLE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE BY REAR HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,366 miles
    Test number
    308770857917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail77,366 miles (+707)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,366 miles
    Test number
    413943361349
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass76,659 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,659 miles
    Test number
    392708368927
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating and minor blow

  9. Pass76,569 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    542699994283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroding
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges and cuts in treads

  10. Fail76,557 miles (+2,483)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    101051997380
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroding
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges and cuts in treads

  11. Pass74,074 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    947135794939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,482 miles (+7,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,482 miles
    Test number
    906133485102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  13. Pass59,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    865032704281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail59,364 miles (+10,107)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    369352404286
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass49,257 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    236557423430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,277 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    898197902133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass38,304 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    859507381011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,534 miles (+3,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,534 miles
    Test number
    510558590008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass30,901 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    214187309119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,280 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    600388298020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,370 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    122313097459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,142 miles
    Test number
    943983896049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T717 ABL

Does T717 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T717 ABL expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T717 ABL?
The MOT on T717 ABL expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T717 ABL done?
T717 ABL was recorded at 87,474 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has T717 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 ABL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T717 ABL 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 T717 ABL find?
T717 ABL passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 3 advisories: both outer door handles missing; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and rear; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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