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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

P3 TBYMOT history

P3 TBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

P3 TBY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,404 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 TBY was last recorded at 126,404 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,419 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,985 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,404 miles
  • 2025 – 123,419 miles
  • 2024 – 120,348 miles
  • 2023 – 116,949 miles
  • 2022 – 113,616 miles
  • 2021 – 109,389 miles
  • 2020 – 106,286 miles
  • 2019 – 101,248 miles
  • 2018 – 96,677 miles
  • 2017 – 91,830 miles
  • 2016 – 85,577 miles
  • 2015 – 80,054 miles
  • 2014 – 73,540 miles
  • 2013 – 64,852 miles
  • 2012 – 58,682 miles
  • 2011 – 52,583 miles
  • 2010 – 46,507 miles
  • 2009 – 38,008 miles
  • 2008 – 33,081 miles
  • 2007 – 28,610 miles
  • 2006 – 22,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,404 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches and front lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,404 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    246933406720
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches and front lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass123,419 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,419 miles
    Test number
    773583855801
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail123,374 miles (+3,026)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    159415365209
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,348 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,348 miles
    Test number
    725035726685
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches show signs of corrosion

  5. Pass116,949 miles (+3,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,949 miles
    Test number
    308865609304
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass113,616 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,616 miles
    Test number
    451987040745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,389 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    510273028635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,286 miles (+5,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    662439654809
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass101,248 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,248 miles
    Test number
    849696857800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    649107675164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail96,677 miles (+4,847)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    407517265072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass91,830 miles (+6,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    284289247776
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers poor

  13. Pass85,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    839837451062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,577 miles (+5,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    574244116903
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass80,054 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,054 miles
    Test number
    997944835187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,540 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    569613144126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail73,497 miles (+8,645)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,497 miles
    Test number
    646180144130
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,852 miles (+6,170)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    227901643150
    • NoteCheck engine light on
    • NoteO/s rear tyre very worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box very corroded and split but not leaking

  19. Pass58,682 miles (+89)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,682 miles
    Test number
    765940152111
    • NoteRear exhaust very corroded

  20. Fail58,593 miles (+6,010)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,593 miles
    Test number
    238235942174
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCheck engine light on
    • NoteRear exhaust very corroded

  21. Pass52,583 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    465606931170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,507 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,507 miles
    Test number
    470121630130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,008 miles
    Test number
    240859149457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,008 miles (+108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,008 miles
    Test number
    463758649130
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Fail37,900 miles (+4,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    342952949041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,081 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    644983228077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass28,610 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    130514737058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,032 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,032 miles
    Test number
    491633636052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,968 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    163182636024
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

Questions about P3 TBY

Does P3 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P3 TBY is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P3 TBY?
The MOT on P3 TBY is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P3 TBY done?
P3 TBY was recorded at 126,404 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has P3 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 TBY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P3 TBY 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 P3 TBY find?
P3 TBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches and front lower sills.

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