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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T97 ASLMOT history

T97 ASL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
134,080 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 ASL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 ASL was last recorded at 134,080 miles on 18 Mar 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,077 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,080 miles
  • 2022 – 132,739 miles
  • 2021 – 128,903 miles
  • 2019 – 127,276 miles
  • 2018 – 125,712 miles
  • 2017 – 124,619 miles
  • 2016 – 121,312 miles
  • 2015 – 115,207 miles
  • 2014 – 110,771 miles
  • 2013 – 105,932 miles
  • 2012 – 101,278 miles
  • 2011 – 96,320 miles
  • 2010 – 90,979 miles
  • 2009 – 84,886 miles
  • 2008 – 77,825 miles
  • 2007 – 71,799 miles
  • 2006 – 63,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,080 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,080 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    671725197533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,077 miles (+1,338)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,077 miles
    Test number
    831093053956
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to rear flexi . (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,739 miles (+59)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,739 miles
    Test number
    156065564439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to nearside rear flaxy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail132,680 miles (+3,777)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,680 miles
    Test number
    933884136270
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to nearside rear flaxy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass128,903 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,903 miles
    Test number
    662406890582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded.

  6. Fail128,901 miles (+1,625)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    435241739699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,276 miles (+1,564)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    959480379473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt obstructed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass125,712 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,712 miles
    Test number
    242315648184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed and corroded

  9. Fail125,686 miles (+1,067)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    703905742175
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed and corroded

  10. Pass124,619 miles (+3,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    554916113472
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryWipers clearing view slightly limited

  11. Pass121,312 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,312 miles
    Test number
    797518686351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    468186348624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,207 miles (+4,436)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    288437256805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm used spare . (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass110,771 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    778808484228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,932 miles (+4,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    955110093249
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteGreased brake pipes.

  16. Pass101,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    326261092283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail101,278 miles (+4,958)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    749231792280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass96,320 miles (+5,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,320 miles
    Test number
    536501691226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass90,979 miles (+6,093)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,979 miles
    Test number
    381846780414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSome brake pipes showing a little rust forming.

  20. Pass84,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    992980209329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,881 miles (+7,056)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    944250509332
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Fail77,825 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    393439288427
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  23. Pass77,825 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    780379188281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,799 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    234391317308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,337 miles
    Test number
    310081616369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 ASL

Does T97 ASL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 ASL expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 ASL?
The MOT on T97 ASL expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 ASL done?
T97 ASL was recorded at 134,080 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2023, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has T97 ASL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 ASL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T97 ASL 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 T97 ASL find?
T97 ASL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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