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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T872 ABLMOT history

T872 ABL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
162,686 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T872 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T872 ABL was last recorded at 162,686 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,990 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
696 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,686 miles
  • 2022 – 161,990 miles
  • 2021 – 161,275 miles
  • 2020 – 161,148 miles
  • 2019 – 160,511 miles
  • 2017 – 160,479 miles
  • 2015 – 160,282 miles
  • 2013 – 157,162 miles
  • 2012 – 147,233 miles
  • 2011 – 142,375 miles
  • 2010 – 125,131 miles
  • 2009 – 118,926 miles
  • 2008 – 114,925 miles
  • 2007 – 103,776 miles
  • 2006 – 95,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,686 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,686 miles (+696)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,686 miles
    Test number
    755551389024
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,990 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,990 miles
    Test number
    212958462845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,275 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,275 miles
    Test number
    755553035453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySills corroded and damaged not excessive

  4. Pass161,148 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,148 miles
    Test number
    716184880405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,511 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,511 miles
    Test number
    540552594753
    • 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))

  6. Pass160,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,479 miles
    Test number
    124568057224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,479 miles (+197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,479 miles
    Test number
    744122606044
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass160,282 miles (+3,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    160,282 miles
    Test number
    691349644952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass157,162 miles (+9,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    157,162 miles
    Test number
    248581643399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass147,233 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    147,233 miles
    Test number
    309464722243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,375 miles (+17,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    142,375 miles
    Test number
    369552431435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass125,131 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    125,131 miles
    Test number
    204958290144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,926 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    584281879105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,925 miles
    Test number
    412813368154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,925 miles (+11,149)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,925 miles
    Test number
    610092868187
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,776 miles
    Test number
    144842067192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,772 miles (+8,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,772 miles
    Test number
    362252567154
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass95,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    674523566194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T872 ABL

Does T872 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T872 ABL expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T872 ABL?
The MOT on T872 ABL expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T872 ABL done?
T872 ABL was recorded at 162,686 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has T872 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T872 ABL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T872 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 T872 ABL find?
T872 ABL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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