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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T978 GJBMOT history

T978 GJB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
137,549 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 GJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T978 GJB was last recorded at 137,549 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2011: 111,274 miles, lower than 115,803 miles on 26 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,180 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,549 miles
  • 2022 – 136,180 miles
  • 2021 – 135,341 miles
  • 2020 – 134,664 miles
  • 2019 – 134,045 miles
  • 2018 – 133,318 miles
  • 2017 – 132,560 miles
  • 2016 – 131,991 miles
  • 2015 – 131,174 miles
  • 2014 – 129,611 miles
  • 2013 – 126,284 miles
  • 2012 – 123,240 miles
  • 2011 – 111,274 miles
  • 2010 – 115,803 miles
  • 2009 – 113,695 miles
  • 2008 – 111,026 miles
  • 2007 – 108,154 miles
  • 2006 – 104,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,549 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail137,549 miles (+1,369)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,549 miles
    Test number
    607452583877
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,180 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,180 miles
    Test number
    745991373310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,341 miles
    Test number
    383553984705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail135,341 miles (+677)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,341 miles
    Test number
    239679991096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass134,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    456796475397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,664 miles (+619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    189216739680
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,045 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    742438642066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,318 miles
    Test number
    688925287337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,318 miles (+758)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,318 miles
    Test number
    572795250439
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  10. Pass132,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,560 miles
    Test number
    244242074421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail132,560 miles (+569)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,560 miles
    Test number
    837179133620
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass131,991 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,991 miles
    Test number
    346246168008
    • 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)

  13. Pass131,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,174 miles
    Test number
    456597363211
    • 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)

  14. Fail131,174 miles (+197)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,174 miles
    Test number
    871572102258
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass130,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,977 miles
    Test number
    155145575183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail130,977 miles (+1,366)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,977 miles
    Test number
    877495975197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail129,611 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,611 miles
    Test number
    539463434278
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass129,611 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,611 miles
    Test number
    998453234292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,284 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    909017713285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,240 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    345836712249
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass123,240 miles (+11,966)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    776686812290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,274 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    405887531209
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass111,274 miles (-4,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    698927131246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass115,803 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    661168530231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,695 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,695 miles
    Test number
    161203229222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass113,695 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,695 miles
    Test number
    301393529281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail111,026 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    141761998129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass111,026 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    651661998133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass108,154 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    751454687144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass104,819 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    104,819 miles
    Test number
    184755186124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass103,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    271283816031
    • 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)

Questions about T978 GJB

Does T978 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 GJB expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 GJB?
The MOT on T978 GJB expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 GJB done?
T978 GJB was recorded at 137,549 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has T978 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 GJB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T978 GJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T978 GJB find?
T978 GJB failed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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