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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T961 BAFMOT history

T961 BAF is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
159,328 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 BAF was last recorded at 159,328 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,733 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
595 miles
Average per year
6,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,328 miles
  • 2022 – 147,404 miles
  • 2021 – 132,809 miles
  • 2020 – 125,302 miles
  • 2019 – 116,877 miles
  • 2018 – 108,567 miles
  • 2017 – 98,719 miles
  • 2016 – 93,184 miles
  • 2015 – 87,423 miles
  • 2014 – 82,651 miles
  • 2013 – 77,015 miles
  • 2012 – 72,902 miles
  • 2011 – 67,817 miles
  • 2010 – 63,532 miles
  • 2009 – 59,276 miles
  • 2008 – 54,161 miles
  • 2007 – 48,951 miles
  • 2006 – 43,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,328 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ axle mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,328 miles (+595)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,328 miles
    Test number
    960205708328
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,733 miles (+11,329)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,733 miles
    Test number
    578362537314
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,404 miles (+321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,404 miles
    Test number
    779670034368
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,083 miles (+14,274)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,083 miles
    Test number
    155614695729
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,809 miles (+7,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,809 miles
    Test number
    393490785244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,302 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,302 miles
    Test number
    825995234045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective diff mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail125,302 miles (+8,425)5 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,302 miles
    Test number
    393789219281
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected inner rack arm/inner bushings (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Drive shaft likely to become detached inner bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft securing bolt missing inner joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Undertray insecure under tray / inner wing guard (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine @ dip stick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective diff mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,877 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    675476779077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,750 miles (+8,183)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    366163946079
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,567 miles (+9,848)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    389340991617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,719 miles (+5,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    612162506889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass93,184 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    267555465795
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked

  13. Fail93,020 miles (+5,597)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    789881721650
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked

  14. Pass87,423 miles (+4,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    548306455026
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass82,651 miles (+85)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,651 miles
    Test number
    118394864464
    • NoteRear brakes binding slighly

  16. Fail82,566 miles (+5,551)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    945939454066
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slighly

  17. Pass77,015 miles (+4,113)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    116114353478
    • 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)
    • NoteFront suspension arms becoming worn
    • NoteRear tyres becoming perrished

  18. Pass72,902 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,902 miles
    Test number
    795095262007
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes becoming worn

  19. Fail72,902 miles (+5,085)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,902 miles
    Test number
    326565162066
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes becoming worn

  20. Pass67,817 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    166288131075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  21. Pass63,532 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    100808240405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,276 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    113263949028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,161 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    900270548087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,951 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,951 miles
    Test number
    820071547082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    313741056026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 BAF

Does T961 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 BAF expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 BAF?
The MOT on T961 BAF expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 BAF done?
T961 BAF was recorded at 159,328 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 6,800 miles a year.
Has T961 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 BAF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T961 BAF 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 T961 BAF find?
T961 BAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged, and 3 more.

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