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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T943 ABKMOT history

T943 ABK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 57,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,750 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T943 ABK was last recorded at 57,750 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,648 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,750 miles
  • 2024 – 44,926 miles
  • 2023 – 41,322 miles
  • 2022 – 40,582 miles
  • 2021 – 40,476 miles
  • 2020 – 40,312 miles
  • 2019 – 39,983 miles
  • 2018 – 39,591 miles
  • 2017 – 38,855 miles
  • 2016 – 37,670 miles
  • 2015 – 36,056 miles
  • 2014 – 33,940 miles
  • 2013 – 31,986 miles
  • 2012 – 30,346 miles
  • 2011 – 28,865 miles
  • 2010 – 26,238 miles
  • 2009 – 23,639 miles
  • 2008 – 21,810 miles
  • 2007 – 19,815 miles
  • 2006 – 17,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,750 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    320975130051
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail57,648 miles (+12,722)8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    936037395713
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing

  3. Pass44,926 miles (+3,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,926 miles
    Test number
    994525025212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,322 miles (+740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,322 miles
    Test number
    468838812439
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass40,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    853613429012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail40,582 miles (+106)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    244457403636
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,476 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,476 miles
    Test number
    975290469559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass40,312 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,312 miles
    Test number
    210214831260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    426683975468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail39,982 miles (+391)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    226492319628
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass39,591 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    845800376917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,855 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    315037883293
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass37,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    193557489902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,670 miles (+1,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    853291573847
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass36,056 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    757898645014
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass33,940 miles (+1,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,940 miles
    Test number
    875882144007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,986 miles
    Test number
    309372643001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,969 miles (+1,623)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,969 miles
    Test number
    158062243096
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring broken on end but is still secure

  19. Pass30,346 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,346 miles
    Test number
    179508632003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,865 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,865 miles
    Test number
    478289431057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    300570850095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,238 miles (+2,599)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    820700150090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    501120359059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,639 miles (+1,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    854070559089
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Fail21,810 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,810 miles
    Test number
    464627458035
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass21,810 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,810 miles
    Test number
    502637158050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,815 miles
    Test number
    872169237074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,815 miles (+2,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,815 miles
    Test number
    812958437030
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

  29. Pass17,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,807 miles
    Test number
    572806746007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,807 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,807 miles
    Test number
    724895746004
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Questions about T943 ABK

Does T943 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T943 ABK is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T943 ABK?
The MOT on T943 ABK is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T943 ABK done?
T943 ABK was recorded at 57,750 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,933 miles a year.
Has T943 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 ABK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T943 ABK 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 T943 ABK find?
T943 ABK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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