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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T887 AGTMOT history

T887 AGT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
72,510 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T887 AGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T887 AGT was last recorded at 72,510 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,493 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,510 miles
  • 2022 – 72,493 miles
  • 2021 – 71,902 miles
  • 2019 – 71,240 miles
  • 2018 – 70,029 miles
  • 2017 – 68,073 miles
  • 2016 – 66,676 miles
  • 2015 – 64,595 miles
  • 2014 – 60,638 miles
  • 2013 – 56,885 miles
  • 2012 – 54,254 miles
  • 2011 – 51,473 miles
  • 2010 – 47,831 miles
  • 2009 – 42,001 miles
  • 2007 – 41,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,510 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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.

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,510 miles (+17)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    482715577244
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass72,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    461568789266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,493 miles (+591)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    993817494921
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,902 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    547254085754
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,901 miles (+661)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    827029629539
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (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 Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,240 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    270921043651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,238 miles (+1,209)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    982619639557
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    224487731695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Fail70,029 miles (+1,956)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    571950093575
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass68,073 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    491684794013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    458687402943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,676 miles (+2,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    564409709158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass64,595 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    579636505196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn excessively on inner shoulder
    • NoteO/S/R tyre starting to perished

  14. Fail64,595 miles (+3,957)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    166324005133
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn excessively on inner shoulder
    • NoteO/S/R tyre starting to perished

  15. Pass60,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    697641204193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,638 miles (+3,753)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    808831104153
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass56,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    456080423107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,885 miles (+2,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    557546813141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Fail54,254 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    286747012146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,254 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    886497312143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    255398911117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,473 miles (+3,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    297018211146
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass47,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    533902810137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,831 miles (+5,830)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    214660210192
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,001 miles (+221)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,001 miles
    Test number
    524883619125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

  26. Pass41,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    341865147177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,780 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    410582447119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteGear selection poor

Questions about T887 AGT

Does T887 AGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T887 AGT expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T887 AGT?
The MOT on T887 AGT expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T887 AGT done?
T887 AGT was recorded at 72,510 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has T887 AGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T887 AGT has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T887 AGT 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 T887 AGT find?
T887 AGT failed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 2 more.

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