
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc
T165 BLNMOT history
T165 BLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 82,601 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T165 BLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T165 BLN was last recorded at 82,601 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,599 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 82,601 miles
- 2024 – 82,474 miles
- 2023 – 81,095 miles
- 2021 – 76,504 miles
- 2020 – 70,254 miles
- 2019 – 68,667 miles
- 2018 – 67,803 miles
- 2013 – 62,223 miles
- 2011 – 60,211 miles
- 2010 – 57,753 miles
- 2009 – 54,462 miles
- 2008 – 50,945 miles
- 2007 – 47,148 miles
- 2006 – 44,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront both jacking point areas corroded - outside scope of motRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged holed and temporary repaired
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,601 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 82,601 miles
- Test number
- 654541510399
- AdvisoryFront both jacking point areas corroded - outside scope of mot
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged holed and temporary repaired
Fail82,599 miles (+125)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,599 miles
- Test number
- 474079556825
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both jacking point areas corroded - outside scope of mot
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged holed and temporally repaired
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,474 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 82,474 miles
- Test number
- 165192792642
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,474 miles (+1,379)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,474 miles
- Test number
- 491835022260
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,095 miles
- Test number
- 511778075939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,093 miles (+4,589)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,093 miles
- Test number
- 667400550423
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,504 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,504 miles
- Test number
- 486530781851
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing
Fail76,504 miles (+6,250)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,504 miles
- Test number
- 402925282778
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing
Pass70,254 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 70,254 miles
- Test number
- 796203299964
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail70,254 miles (+1,587)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,254 miles
- Test number
- 266285124057
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass68,667 miles (+864)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,667 miles
- Test number
- 614156029190
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer beam bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake performance down slightly slower in application
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush worn will need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre ton rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryCooling fan defective does not operate
Pass67,803 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,803 miles
- Test number
- 430595657507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,795 miles1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,795 miles
- Test number
- 260537551891
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Caliper leaking (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked . (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 567481137563
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 987017055972
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute ALL (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass62,223 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 62,223 miles
- Test number
- 625292543158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass62,212 miles (+2,001)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,212 miles
- Test number
- 686853043014
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre cut,not to canvas
Pass60,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,211 miles
- Test number
- 628564201341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,211 miles (+2,458)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,211 miles
- Test number
- 235620601326
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
Pass57,753 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 57,753 miles
- Test number
- 272236290421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,581 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 57,581 miles
- Test number
- 561530240017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteMovement to both front suspension strut top mountings
- NoteRear number plate slightly faded
- NoteSlight imbalance to rear brakes
- NoteTyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear new 195/50r15 82v
Fail57,581 miles (+3,119)3 dangerous2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,581 miles
- Test number
- 314450640092
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 appear under inflated
- NoteMovement to both front suspension strut top mountings
- NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
- NoteRear number plate slightly faded
- NoteSlight imbalance to rear brakes
- NoteTyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 1.6mm o/s/r 2mm 195/50r15 82v
Pass54,462 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,462 miles
- Test number
- 953314849064
- NoteMovement in both front top strut mounts.
- NoteTread depths: both front on 5mm,both rear on 3mm.
- NoteTyre size: 195/50/15V.
Fail54,462 miles (+3,517)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,462 miles
- Test number
- 700353549062
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteMovement in both front top strut mounts.
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings.
- NoteTread depths: both front on 5mm,both rear on 3mm.
- NoteTyre size: 195/50/15V.
Pass50,945 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 50,945 miles
- Test number
- 930471358006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRad leaking
- NoteTyre dephs o/s/f7mm n/s/f7mm o/s/r7mm n/s/r6mm
- NoteTyre size 195/50 15v
Fail50,945 miles (+3,797)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,945 miles
- Test number
- 351140658098
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRad leaking
- NoteTyre dephs o/s/f7mm n/s/f7mm o/s/r7mm n/s/r6mm
- NoteTyre size 195/50 15v
Pass47,148 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,148 miles
- Test number
- 583412537064
- NoteAdvisory comments as per previous vt32 except tyre tread depths now; both front new, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/50/15v
Fail47,148 miles (+2,604)2 dangerous3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,148 miles
- Test number
- 743460037022
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteO/s/f tyre inner side wall starting to split around circumference of tyre, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/50/15v,
- NoteWiper smearing slightly, uneven tyre wear to n/s/f on inner edge and close to limit on inner edge, slight surface corrosion to o/s/f brake disc, o/s/r brake binding slightly
Pass44,544 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 44,544 miles
- Test number
- 633932236036
- NoteCoolant staining from lower part of radiator, slight play in mc pherson strut top mountings, both rear brake discs in poor condition - corroded and braking surface reduced, exhaust rear silencer outer casing in poor condition,
- NoteTyre tread depths; both fornt 5.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 195/50/15v
Questions about T165 BLN
- Does T165 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T165 BLN expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T165 BLN?
- The MOT on T165 BLN expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T165 BLN done?
- T165 BLN was recorded at 82,601 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 1,956 miles a year.
- Has T165 BLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T165 BLN has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T165 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 T165 BLN find?
- T165 BLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 9 advisories: front both jacking point areas corroded - outside scope of mot; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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