Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T166 OAYMOT history
T166 OAY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 156,692 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T166 OAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T166 OAY was last recorded at 156,692 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 9,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,309 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,383 miles
- Average per year
- 6,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,692 miles
- 2025 – 147,309 miles
- 2024 – 135,511 miles
- 2023 – 125,515 miles
- 2022 – 115,442 miles
- 2021 – 108,646 miles
- 2020 – 105,899 miles
- 2019 – 101,181 miles
- 2018 – 94,890 miles
- 2017 – 88,112 miles
- 2016 – 84,248 miles
- 2014 – 84,008 miles
- 2013 – 80,988 miles
- 2012 – 74,745 miles
- 2011 – 68,616 miles
- 2010 – 61,318 miles
- 2009 – 45,960 miles
- 2008 – 42,546 miles
- 2007 – 39,716 miles
- 2006 – 36,522 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,692 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms front corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,692 miles (+9,383)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 156,692 miles
- Test number
- 133520099424
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms front corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,309 miles (+11,798)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 147,309 miles
- Test number
- 733773025931
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInside door handle/door card broken
Pass135,511 miles (+9,996)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 135,511 miles
- Test number
- 902187612596
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,515 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 125,515 miles
- Test number
- 927909929110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,252 miles (+9,810)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,252 miles
- Test number
- 183903550059
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness inner rack end joints have excessive movement (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,442 miles (+6,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 115,442 miles
- Test number
- 651939257591
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass108,646 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 108,646 miles
- Test number
- 664364248474
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail108,635 miles (+2,736)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,635 miles
- Test number
- 674542433026
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass105,899 miles (+4,718)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 105,899 miles
- Test number
- 734287263336
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,181 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 101,181 miles
- Test number
- 926213253632
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail101,121 miles (+6,231)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,121 miles
- Test number
- 812422990700
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass94,890 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 94,890 miles
- Test number
- 908782061753
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fail94,890 miles (+6,778)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,890 miles
- Test number
- 763393606951
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass88,112 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 88,112 miles
- Test number
- 149887610444
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass84,248 miles (+240)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,248 miles
- Test number
- 779660775312
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,008 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,008 miles
- Test number
- 557790554337
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,008 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 84,008 miles
- Test number
- 598690854363
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,988 miles (+6,243)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 80,988 miles
- Test number
- 419631243470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
- NoteOffside front tyre splitting to inner wall
Pass74,745 miles (+6,129)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 74,745 miles
- Test number
- 369500552348
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear brakes slight bind
Pass68,616 miles (+7,298)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 68,616 miles
- Test number
- 469830401216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,318 miles (+15,358)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,318 miles
- Test number
- 870733100209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCrack in screen outside swept area
- NoteFront disc worn
Pass45,960 miles (+3,414)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,960 miles
- Test number
- 100961139156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,546 miles (+2,830)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 42,546 miles
- Test number
- 270646658453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,716 miles (+3,194)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,716 miles
- Test number
- 500061957177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,522 miles
- Test number
- 492443056182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,522 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,522 miles
- Test number
- 764793756123
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T166 OAY
- Does T166 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 OAY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T166 OAY?
- The MOT on T166 OAY is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T166 OAY done?
- T166 OAY was recorded at 156,692 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,095 miles a year.
- Has T166 OAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T166 OAY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T166 OAY 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 T166 OAY find?
- T166 OAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arms front corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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