Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T160 ABYMOT history
T160 ABY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 119,017 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T160 ABY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T160 ABY was last recorded at 119,017 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,620 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 397 miles
- Average per year
- 3,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,017 miles
- 2025 – 118,620 miles
- 2024 – 117,683 miles
- 2023 – 115,660 miles
- 2022 – 114,632 miles
- 2021 – 113,561 miles
- 2020 – 112,599 miles
- 2019 – 110,519 miles
- 2018 – 108,373 miles
- 2017 – 106,700 miles
- 2016 – 104,662 miles
- 2015 – 100,960 miles
- 2014 – 96,819 miles
- 2013 – 93,610 miles
- 2012 – 89,984 miles
- 2011 – 85,483 miles
- 2010 – 77,510 miles
- 2009 – 71,087 miles
- 2008 – 61,394 miles
- 2007 – 52,390 miles
- 2006 – 45,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,017 miles
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,017 miles (+397)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 119,017 miles
- Test number
- 909762152423
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,620 miles (+937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 118,620 miles
- Test number
- 427517722159
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo pipe deteriorated. no leak at present (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,683 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,683 miles
- Test number
- 518587885014
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,660 miles (+1,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 115,660 miles
- Test number
- 881132641561
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe deteriorated but not leaking
Pass114,632 miles (+1,071)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 114,632 miles
- Test number
- 722225724377
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,561 miles (+962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 113,561 miles
- Test number
- 242253273031
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,599 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 112,599 miles
- Test number
- 503614468830
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,519 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 110,519 miles
- Test number
- 176870878411
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,519 miles (+2,146)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,519 miles
- Test number
- 773740567480
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,373 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,373 miles
- Test number
- 748057101249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
Fail108,373 miles (+1,673)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,373 miles
- Test number
- 809984416874
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
Pass106,700 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 106,700 miles
- Test number
- 375377708612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass104,662 miles (+3,702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 104,662 miles
- Test number
- 359629061267
- AdvisoryBOTH front tyres wearing low.(at 3mm)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi hose slightly perishing.
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Pass100,960 miles (+4,141)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 100,960 miles
- Test number
- 565915815061
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass96,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 96,819 miles
- Test number
- 758404214047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,817 miles (+3,207)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,817 miles
- Test number
- 966634614043
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,610 miles (+3,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 93,610 miles
- Test number
- 815641823046
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,984 miles (+4,501)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 89,984 miles
- Test number
- 966513732008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,483 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 85,483 miles
- Test number
- 515003631011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,468 miles (+7,958)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,468 miles
- Test number
- 732308151015
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,510 miles (+6,423)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 77,510 miles
- Test number
- 961412330092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,087 miles (+9,693)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 71,087 miles
- Test number
- 424275939083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,394 miles (+9,004)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 61,394 miles
- Test number
- 784361438044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,390 miles (+6,561)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 52,390 miles
- Test number
- 841912737044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 45,829 miles
- Test number
- 741030126039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T160 ABY
- Does T160 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 ABY is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T160 ABY?
- The MOT on T160 ABY is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T160 ABY done?
- T160 ABY was recorded at 119,017 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
- Has T160 ABY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T160 ABY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on T160 ABY 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 T160 ABY find?
- T160 ABY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe; oil leak, but not excessive.
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