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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T120 GBTMOT history

T120 GBT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,947 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 GBT was last recorded at 109,947 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,663 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,284 miles
Average per year
2,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,947 miles
  • 2025 – 108,663 miles
  • 2024 – 106,318 miles
  • 2023 – 103,367 miles
  • 2022 – 103,351 miles
  • 2021 – 100,749 miles
  • 2020 – 99,001 miles
  • 2019 – 96,592 miles
  • 2018 – 93,405 miles
  • 2017 – 91,342 miles
  • 2016 – 87,786 miles
  • 2015 – 85,383 miles
  • 2014 – 82,352 miles
  • 2013 – 78,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,947 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,947 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,947 miles
    Test number
    957325350502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,663 miles (+2,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,663 miles
    Test number
    405049446949
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass106,318 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    433742683682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,308 miles (+2,941)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    505902701122
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,367 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    534872666612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail103,351 miles (+2,602)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    326546680394
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass100,749 miles (+1,748)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,749 miles
    Test number
    259287504886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,001 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    357744665735
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

  9. Fail99,001 miles (+2,409)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    655666377564
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

  10. Pass96,592 miles (+3,187)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,592 miles
    Test number
    612006739172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,405 miles (+2,063)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,405 miles
    Test number
    400066662448
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,342 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,342 miles
    Test number
    795700159911
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail91,342 miles (+3,556)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,342 miles
    Test number
    199281389246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass87,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    190011441799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail87,786 miles (+2,403)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    698404557013
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass85,383 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    475835695176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,352 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    168706894128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,084 miles
    Test number
    125121613259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 GBT

Does T120 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 GBT is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T120 GBT?
The MOT on T120 GBT is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 GBT done?
T120 GBT was recorded at 109,947 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,554 miles a year.
Has T120 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 GBT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T120 GBT 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 T120 GBT find?
T120 GBT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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