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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T160 BLNMOT history

T160 BLN is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,359 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 BLN was last recorded at 120,359 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,358 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,359 miles
  • 2025 – 117,111 miles
  • 2024 – 110,993 miles
  • 2023 – 103,408 miles
  • 2022 – 99,433 miles
  • 2021 – 97,061 miles
  • 2020 – 93,770 miles
  • 2019 – 90,263 miles
  • 2018 – 86,448 miles
  • 2017 – 84,103 miles
  • 2016 – 82,031 miles
  • 2015 – 79,320 miles
  • 2014 – 77,324 miles
  • 2013 – 74,736 miles
  • 2012 – 72,731 miles
  • 2011 – 70,985 miles
  • 2010 – 67,677 miles
  • 2009 – 64,663 miles
  • 2008 – 61,784 miles
  • 2007 – 57,881 miles
  • 2006 – 53,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,359 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,359 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,359 miles
    Test number
    386843807449
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,358 miles (+3,247)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,358 miles
    Test number
    669849023986
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    777159628480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,111 miles (+6,118)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    180818109613
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  5. Pass110,993 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    561280055873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    571695727586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,407 miles (+3,974)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    813461590144
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,433 miles (+2,372)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,433 miles
    Test number
    400331858086
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass97,061 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,061 miles
    Test number
    366820616439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,770 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    726487574871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,263 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    90,263 miles
    Test number
    556837839336
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail90,263 miles (+3,815)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,263 miles
    Test number
    184548380533
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle/Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle/Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass86,448 miles (+2,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,448 miles
    Test number
    523225914359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass84,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    394536238638
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  15. Fail84,103 miles (+2,072)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    278696147341
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  16. Pass82,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    639889044960
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs scrord/pitted from inner face
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure

  17. Fail82,031 miles (+2,711)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    207904356664
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing)rubber bushes worn +deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs scrord/pitted from inner face
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure

  18. Pass79,320 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    486065355141
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs scored+worn /pitted
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly rusted
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken exhaust rattling but system is secure

  19. Fail79,320 miles (+1,996)2 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    268204855198
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs scored+worn /pitted
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly rusted
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken exhaust rattling but system is secure

  20. Pass77,324 miles (+2,588)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    927292544181
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs from inner face scorded/worn /lipped

  21. Pass74,736 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    125783643195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear beam axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  22. Fail74,736 miles (+2,005)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    915372343179
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear beam axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  23. Pass72,731 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    299636842421
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass70,985 miles (+3,308)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    767836861152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box mounting bracket broken
    • NoteOffside front inner brake discs rusted

  25. Pass67,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,677 miles
    Test number
    340948530194
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail67,677 miles (+3,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,677 miles
    Test number
    733188230139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail64,663 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,663 miles
    Test number
    143269359134
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass64,663 miles (+2,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,663 miles
    Test number
    250959259169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass61,784 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    443351858177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,881 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    714333767100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    650048456132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail53,522 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    284538156471
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T160 BLN

Does T160 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 BLN is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T160 BLN?
The MOT on T160 BLN is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 BLN done?
T160 BLN was recorded at 120,359 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T160 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 BLN has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T160 BLN 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 BLN find?
T160 BLN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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