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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T166 TVLMOT history

T166 TVL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
143,461 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 TVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T166 TVL was last recorded at 143,461 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 3,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2014: 100,380 miles, lower than 100,388 miles on 29 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,205 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,256 miles
Average per year
5,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,461 miles
  • 2022 – 140,205 miles
  • 2021 – 136,715 miles
  • 2020 – 133,300 miles
  • 2019 – 127,650 miles
  • 2018 – 122,495 miles
  • 2017 – 116,343 miles
  • 2016 – 116,419 miles
  • 2015 – 107,973 miles
  • 2014 – 100,380 miles
  • 2013 – 93,031 miles
  • 2012 – 86,412 miles
  • 2011 – 79,480 miles
  • 2010 – 71,407 miles
  • 2009 – 65,215 miles
  • 2008 – 62,821 miles
  • 2007 – 58,200 miles
  • 2006 – 53,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,461 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,461 miles (+3,256)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,461 miles
    Test number
    876870563932
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,205 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    220005570445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail140,199 miles (+3,484)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    419744905858
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass136,715 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,715 miles
    Test number
    418520919588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail136,696 miles (+3,396)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    285621543792
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,300 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,300 miles
    Test number
    255035064020
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,300 miles (+5,650)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,300 miles
    Test number
    649356761544
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    951674146270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail127,650 miles (+5,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    512708270941
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass122,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,495 miles
    Test number
    692727487349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,495 miles (+6,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,495 miles
    Test number
    504594609699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass116,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    163390178831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,432 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,432 miles
    Test number
    551905767010
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail116,419 miles (+8,446)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    943289639588
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass107,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,973 miles
    Test number
    105141757955
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in steering Rack ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail107,973 miles (+7,593)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,973 miles
    Test number
    979359814720
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in steering Rack ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass100,380 miles (-8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    959043274292
    • NoteSlight misting to front headlamps.

  18. Fail100,388 miles (+7,357)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    859562274240
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteN/S/F wiper blade torn
    • NoteSlight misting to front headlamps.

  19. Pass93,031 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    786030463298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront exhaust to middle joint corroded.
    • NoteSlight cracking to O/S/R tyre side wall.

  20. Fail93,031 miles (+6,619)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    316133953262
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront exhaust to middle joint corroded.
    • NoteSlight cracking to O/S/R tyre side wall.

  21. Pass86,412 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    557521172290
    • NotePoor patern from front head lamps (covers fiited).

  22. Fail86,371 miles (+6,891)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,371 miles
    Test number
    517288762204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePoor patern from front head lamps (covers fiited).

  23. Pass79,480 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    719539861216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,407 miles (+6,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    944196360273
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f door mirror

  25. Fail65,215 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    132801679256
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate has slight damage
    • NoteNearside front headlight slight damage

  26. Pass65,215 miles (+2,394)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    334741079242
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate has slight damage
    • NoteNearside front headlight slight damage

  27. Pass62,821 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    420798608354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass58,200 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,200 miles
    Test number
    782140217309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    450100726470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 TVL

Does T166 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 TVL expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 TVL?
The MOT on T166 TVL expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 TVL done?
T166 TVL was recorded at 143,461 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 5,281 miles a year.
Has T166 TVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 TVL has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T166 TVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T166 TVL find?
T166 TVL failed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 5 more.

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