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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T971 CGXMOT history

T971 CGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
177,282 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T971 CGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T971 CGX was last recorded at 177,282 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,258 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,282 miles
  • 2023 – 167,250 miles
  • 2022 – 157,040 miles
  • 2021 – 141,254 miles
  • 2020 – 130,862 miles
  • 2019 – 124,678 miles
  • 2018 – 119,804 miles
  • 2017 – 114,335 miles
  • 2016 – 109,000 miles
  • 2015 – 104,892 miles
  • 2014 – 99,218 miles
  • 2013 – 95,403 miles
  • 2012 – 90,321 miles
  • 2011 – 86,519 miles
  • 2010 – 82,796 miles
  • 2009 – 79,329 miles
  • 2008 – 74,534 miles
  • 2007 – 66,132 miles
  • 2006 – 56,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,282 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside mirror housing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,282 miles (+24)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,282 miles
    Test number
    576018916216
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail177,258 miles (+10,008)2 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,258 miles
    Test number
    489486969210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass167,250 miles (+24)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,250 miles
    Test number
    280356305754
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail167,226 miles (+10,186)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,226 miles
    Test number
    443360553766
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass157,040 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    369683333787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,033 miles (+15,779)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,033 miles
    Test number
    879841161856
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,254 miles
    Test number
    874998357996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,254 miles (+10,392)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,254 miles
    Test number
    350381270629
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,862 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,862 miles
    Test number
    230290142067
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror housing missing

  10. Fail130,859 miles (+6,181)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    894694585820
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror housing missing

  11. Pass124,678 miles (+4,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,678 miles
    Test number
    309697365114
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass119,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,804 miles
    Test number
    242838348213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,804 miles (+5,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,804 miles
    Test number
    450445232311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass114,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,335 miles
    Test number
    820601384752
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail114,335 miles (+5,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,335 miles
    Test number
    819842732400
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass109,000 miles (+4,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    735160968360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  17. Pass104,892 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,892 miles
    Test number
    238728055033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,218 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    709225734092
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre replacement soon.
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteGearbox oil leak.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished and worn to just above wear indicators.
    • NoteO/s mirror casin damaged.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished.

  19. Fail99,218 miles (+3,815)8 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    597504934088
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre replacement soon.
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteGearbox oil leak.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished and worn to just above wear indicators.
    • NoteO/s mirror casin damaged.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished.

  20. Pass95,403 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    196436143005
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished, N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

  21. Fail95,402 miles (+5,081)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,402 miles
    Test number
    815236533013
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished, N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteUnable to view brake fluid level.

  22. Pass90,321 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    357078252016
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to test adult belt.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteP.A.S hose in engine bay damp.

  23. Fail90,321 miles (+3,802)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    308998652022
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to test adult belt.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perished
    • NoteNail in O/S/F tyre (shoulder)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteP.A.S hose in engine bay damp.

  24. Pass86,519 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    166791761048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,518 miles (+3,722)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    277410761072
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate slghtly damaged
    • NoteO/s rear axle beam bush slightly worn
    • NoteWindscreen in zone B less than 40.mm

  26. Pass82,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,796 miles
    Test number
    134229130021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,796 miles (+3,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,796 miles
    Test number
    943379730010
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass79,329 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    153478559030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,534 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    364576188062
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass74,534 miles (+8,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    644196088042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass66,132 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    931334097014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass56,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    372103206156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T971 CGX

Does T971 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T971 CGX expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T971 CGX?
The MOT on T971 CGX expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T971 CGX done?
T971 CGX was recorded at 177,282 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 6,710 miles a year.
Has T971 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T971 CGX has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T971 CGX 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 T971 CGX find?
T971 CGX passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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