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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T161 TMVMOT history

T161 TMV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,757 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 TMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 TMV was last recorded at 166,757 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,707 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,050 miles
Average per year
6,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,757 miles
  • 2025 – 159,707 miles
  • 2024 – 150,856 miles
  • 2023 – 143,159 miles
  • 2022 – 135,289 miles
  • 2020 – 127,206 miles
  • 2019 – 124,416 miles
  • 2018 – 115,149 miles
  • 2017 – 104,602 miles
  • 2016 – 94,310 miles
  • 2015 – 88,070 miles
  • 2014 – 85,813 miles
  • 2013 – 81,879 miles
  • 2012 – 76,919 miles
  • 2011 – 70,994 miles
  • 2010 – 66,725 miles
  • 2009 – 63,231 miles
  • 2008 – 59,791 miles
  • 2007 – 55,382 miles
  • 2006 – 49,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,757 miles (+7,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    166,757 miles
    Test number
    548413619955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass159,707 miles (+8,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,707 miles
    Test number
    449367267121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass150,856 miles (+7,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    407569648964
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass143,159 miles (+7,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    902830257217
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass135,289 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    938479416724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,206 miles (+2,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,206 miles
    Test number
    873137221778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,416 miles (+9,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,416 miles
    Test number
    892634373368
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2.5 /3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,149 miles (+10,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,149 miles
    Test number
    265089156523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass104,602 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    384719421850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,310 miles (+6,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,310 miles
    Test number
    152646928267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass88,070 miles (+2,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,070 miles
    Test number
    868499753913
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass85,813 miles (+3,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    656005494214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass81,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    387105103350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,879 miles (+4,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    566114103391
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,919 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    196254002306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,994 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,994 miles
    Test number
    589874901346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,725 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    881903990272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,231 miles (+3,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    984421809360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass59,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    532849118331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail59,791 miles (+4,409)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    424288718460
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    322487877497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,382 miles (+5,515)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    983607177224
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in outer side wall!

  23. Pass49,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    424898076242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,867 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    304348176204
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T161 TMV

Does T161 TMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T161 TMV is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T161 TMV?
The MOT on T161 TMV is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T161 TMV done?
T161 TMV was recorded at 166,757 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,052 miles a year.
Has T161 TMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 TMV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on T161 TMV 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 T161 TMV find?
T161 TMV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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