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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T166 YANMOT history

T166 YAN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
149,331 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 YAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 YAN was last recorded at 149,331 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,328 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,331 miles
  • 2021 – 144,405 miles
  • 2020 – 140,258 miles
  • 2019 – 131,703 miles
  • 2018 – 125,990 miles
  • 2017 – 121,387 miles
  • 2016 – 117,738 miles
  • 2015 – 115,661 miles
  • 2014 – 111,114 miles
  • 2013 – 107,591 miles
  • 2012 – 102,394 miles
  • 2011 – 96,414 miles
  • 2010 – 89,809 miles
  • 2009 – 81,035 miles
  • 2008 – 73,207 miles
  • 2007 – 64,717 miles
  • 2006 – 54,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,331 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,331 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,331 miles
    Test number
    629172240528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded

  2. Fail149,328 miles (+4,923)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,328 miles
    Test number
    656830943505
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded

  3. Pass144,405 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    352854858446
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,402 miles (+4,144)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,402 miles
    Test number
    417082786926
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    762336095917
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail140,257 miles (+8,554)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    694692408800
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,703 miles (+5,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,703 miles
    Test number
    125577695779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,990 miles
    Test number
    849086585678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail125,982 miles (+4,595)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    600885406911
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass121,387 miles (+3,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,387 miles
    Test number
    561884251675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass117,738 miles (+2,077)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    373886751686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens is cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

  12. Pass115,661 miles (+4,547)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,661 miles
    Test number
    109182085480
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever on brake caliper not fully returning
    • NoteOffside headlamp lens cracked
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  13. Pass111,114 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    197974484063
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake servo is heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside headlight lens is cracked but not affecting beam pattern or insecure
    • NoteOffside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

  14. Fail111,114 miles (+3,523)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    736144284012
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake servo is heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside headlight lens is cracked but not affecting beam pattern or insecure
    • NoteOffside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

  15. Pass107,591 miles (+5,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    628886883021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/s h/lamp lens cracked.

  16. Pass102,394 miles (+5,980)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    415128882041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSome play in rear axle bushes.

  17. Pass96,414 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    878408781050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,809 miles (+8,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    970955270060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area.

  19. Pass81,035 miles (+7,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    903799769049
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept areas.

  20. Fail73,207 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    171353598095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept areas.

  21. Pass73,207 miles (+8,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    254123798003
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept areas.

  22. Pass64,717 miles (+9,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    730222377041
    • NoteWINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA.

  23. Pass54,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,870 miles
    Test number
    573039366002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 YAN

Does T166 YAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 YAN expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 YAN?
The MOT on T166 YAN expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 YAN done?
T166 YAN was recorded at 149,331 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 5,707 miles a year.
Has T166 YAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 YAN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T166 YAN 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 YAN find?
T166 YAN passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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