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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T956 FFXMOT history

T956 FFX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
115,231 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 FFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 FFX was last recorded at 115,231 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,230 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,231 miles
  • 2022 – 110,937 miles
  • 2021 – 105,950 miles
  • 2020 – 101,804 miles
  • 2019 – 97,221 miles
  • 2018 – 94,338 miles
  • 2017 – 93,104 miles
  • 2016 – 91,650 miles
  • 2015 – 90,741 miles
  • 2014 – 87,236 miles
  • 2013 – 85,071 miles
  • 2012 – 80,882 miles
  • 2011 – 76,689 miles
  • 2010 – 69,848 miles
  • 2009 – 65,521 miles
  • 2008 – 59,584 miles
  • 2007 – 53,803 miles
  • 2006 – 46,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,231 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing low on tread and on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper has accident damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror accident damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,231 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    510875190710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing low on tread and on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper has accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,230 miles (+4,293)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    475085270374
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing low on tread and on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper has accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,937 miles (+4,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    133160969503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,950 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    793509036510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,804 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    279566085051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,221 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,221 miles
    Test number
    323633240486
    • AdvisoryWashers in poor working order

  7. Pass94,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    101580043983
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear back plates corroded

  8. Fail94,336 miles (+1,232)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    845436624413
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear back plates corroded

  9. Pass93,104 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    180530206122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox.

  10. Pass91,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    163727820543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR BEAM RUSTED

  11. Fail91,650 miles (+909)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    798786171763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR BEAM RUSTED

  12. Pass90,741 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    179193265140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,236 miles (+2,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    848972864123
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass85,071 miles (+4,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    888415453194
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  15. Pass80,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    577759952158
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail80,882 miles (+4,193)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    525839952123
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass76,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    235835961136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,689 miles (+6,841)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    995344661184
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    904085850188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail69,848 miles (+4,327)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    311723150199
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    310851769141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail65,521 miles (+5,937)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    951851169186
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass59,584 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    524461658159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    573507077193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,803 miles (+7,476)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    384046577152
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,327 miles
    Test number
    630364866198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T956 FFX

Does T956 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T956 FFX expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T956 FFX?
The MOT on T956 FFX expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T956 FFX done?
T956 FFX was recorded at 115,231 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has T956 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 FFX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T956 FFX 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 T956 FFX find?
T956 FFX passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing low on tread and on edges; nearside front bumper has accident damage; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded, and 3 more.

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