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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T970 ABWMOT history

T970 ABW is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
128,651 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 ABW was last recorded at 128,651 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,628 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,651 miles
  • 2021 – 126,260 miles
  • 2020 – 119,249 miles
  • 2019 – 114,714 miles
  • 2018 – 108,091 miles
  • 2017 – 99,843 miles
  • 2016 – 89,823 miles
  • 2015 – 84,510 miles
  • 2014 – 79,617 miles
  • 2013 – 77,155 miles
  • 2012 – 76,763 miles
  • 2011 – 70,426 miles
  • 2010 – 65,911 miles
  • 2009 – 60,867 miles
  • 2008 – 56,534 miles
  • 2007 – 50,812 miles
  • 2006 – 43,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,651 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,651 miles (+23)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,651 miles
    Test number
    303612296523
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail128,628 miles (+2,368)4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    420634682014
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass126,260 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,260 miles
    Test number
    313158637287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,227 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    399583023552
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass119,249 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,249 miles
    Test number
    441811635399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,229 miles (+4,515)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,229 miles
    Test number
    594542000782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,714 miles (+6,623)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,714 miles
    Test number
    433277731063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,091 miles (+8,248)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,091 miles
    Test number
    693427012824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flex ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flex ferrules corroded

  9. Pass99,843 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,843 miles
    Test number
    442795783689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail99,827 miles (+10,004)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    897473431538
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass89,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    980955425553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail89,804 miles (+5,294)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,804 miles
    Test number
    203036428697
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,510 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    745061385102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,494 miles (+4,877)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    369860885162
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise off side front and near side rear tyres
    • NoteNear side mirror cover missing
    • NoteNear side rear metal brake pipe slight rusting

  15. Pass79,617 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    206144874402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    689967553116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,155 miles (+392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    796397353174
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  18. Pass76,763 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    546484162174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    837557661107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,426 miles (+4,515)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    536276261198
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass65,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    260605470192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,911 miles (+5,044)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    281112970490
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass60,867 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    690383279166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,534 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    580688568143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    883660877133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,812 miles (+7,136)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    191076067191
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass43,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    294776266151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 ABW

Does T970 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 ABW expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 ABW?
The MOT on T970 ABW expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 ABW done?
T970 ABW was recorded at 128,651 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has T970 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 ABW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T970 ABW 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 T970 ABW find?
T970 ABW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 17 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 14 more.

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