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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T972 AFCMOT history

T972 AFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2024
Mileage
88,038 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 AFC was last recorded at 88,038 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,034 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,038 miles
  • 2022 – 88,034 miles
  • 2021 – 76,682 miles
  • 2020 – 67,107 miles
  • 2019 – 58,728 miles
  • 2018 – 52,229 miles
  • 2017 – 49,832 miles
  • 2016 – 48,121 miles
  • 2015 – 45,868 miles
  • 2014 – 45,378 miles
  • 2013 – 44,192 miles
  • 2012 – 42,327 miles
  • 2011 – 38,000 miles
  • 2010 – 36,823 miles
  • 2009 – 35,017 miles
  • 2008 – 32,919 miles
  • 2007 – 31,191 miles
  • 2006 – 29,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    465707665446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,036 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,036 miles
    Test number
    522412710581
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail88,034 miles (+11,352)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,034 miles
    Test number
    341063020092
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    479557301768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,682 miles (+24)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    221016380672
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,658 miles (+9,551)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    979028046009
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,107 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    687320770334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    688206219871
    • 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))

  9. Fail58,728 miles (+6,499)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    674961087596
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Pass52,229 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    875775212055
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder

  11. Pass49,832 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,832 miles
    Test number
    854822882584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,121 miles (+2,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    796810536173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass45,868 miles (+490)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    609936735099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brakes binding

  14. Pass45,378 miles (+1,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,378 miles
    Test number
    237929644006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,192 miles (+1,865)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    306385593057
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll brake pads wearing slightly low.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight bind to both rear brakes.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass42,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    626539782028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail42,326 miles (+4,326)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    388059082016
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,000 miles (+1,177)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    869266791082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes sticking slightly

  19. Pass36,823 miles (+1,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    492841880022
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

  20. Pass35,017 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    381603589009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,919 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,919 miles
    Test number
    130250988097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,191 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,191 miles
    Test number
    771682587034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,138 miles
    Test number
    131521786079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 AFC

Does T972 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 AFC expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 AFC?
The MOT on T972 AFC expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 AFC done?
T972 AFC was recorded at 88,038 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has T972 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 AFC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T972 AFC 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 T972 AFC find?
T972 AFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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