Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T203 OBLMOT history
T203 OBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 334,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 334,240 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 14,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T203 OBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T203 OBL was last recorded at 334,240 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Feb 2015: 242,565 miles, lower than 243,172 miles on 4 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 333,918 miles · 27 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 322 miles
- Average per year
- 14,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 334,240 miles
- 2024 – 333,918 miles
- 2023 – 333,562 miles
- 2022 – 333,517 miles
- 2021 – 333,481 miles
- 2020 – 326,825 miles
- 2019 – 308,302 miles
- 2018 – 300,259 miles
- 2017 – 278,233 miles
- 2016 – 264,452 miles
- 2015 – 242,565 miles
- 2014 – 219,291 miles
- 2013 – 196,120 miles
- 2012 – 177,414 miles
- 2011 – 153,215 miles
- 2010 – 144,691 miles
- 2009 – 122,682 miles
- 2008 – 101,951 miles
- 2007 – 84,890 miles
- 2006 – 65,805 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass334,240 miles
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously deteriorated/weakened
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 Front Inner and outer constant velocity boot leaking grease but constant velocity boot is not damaged or cut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass334,240 miles (+322)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 334,240 miles
- Test number
- 257016342282
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously deteriorated/weakened
Pass333,918 miles (+356)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 333,918 miles
- Test number
- 999435139178
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass333,562 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 333,562 miles
- Test number
- 935901984608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail333,547 miles (+30)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,547 miles
- Test number
- 511831486722
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Pass333,517 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 333,517 miles
- Test number
- 176447410035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass333,481 miles (+6,656)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 333,481 miles
- Test number
- 159940527435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass326,825 miles (+526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 326,825 miles
- Test number
- 852769446261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer constant velocity boot leaking grease but constant velocity boot is not damaged or cut
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail326,299 miles (+17,997)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 326,299 miles
- Test number
- 852366624949
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer constant velocity boot leaking grease but constant velocity boot is not damaged or cut
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass308,302 miles (+8,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 308,302 miles
- Test number
- 275033088723
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass300,259 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 300,259 miles
- Test number
- 202074924338
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail300,259 miles (+22,026)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 300,259 miles
- Test number
- 406669225293
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass278,233 miles (+13,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 278,233 miles
- Test number
- 257549134404
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box support bracket corroded & detached exhaust still fully supported
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass264,452 miles (+21,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 264,452 miles
- Test number
- 376166154193
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
Pass242,565 miles (-607)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 242,565 miles
- Test number
- 627400145081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail243,172 miles (+23,881)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,172 miles
- Test number
- 799825335052
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteN/S/F Tyre Very Low and Worn On Inner Edge
- NoteO/S/F Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge
Pass219,291 miles (+411)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 219,291 miles
- Test number
- 417993954074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,880 miles (+22,760)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,880 miles
- Test number
- 815981444080
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass196,120 miles (+18,706)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 196,120 miles
- Test number
- 565719813027
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteHub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection
Pass177,414 miles (+24,199)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 177,414 miles
- Test number
- 626905832083
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRadiator core corroded
Pass153,215 miles (+8,524)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 153,215 miles
- Test number
- 775087121084
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass144,691 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 144,691 miles
- Test number
- 572189130046
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront no plate cracked
Fail144,691 miles (+22,009)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,691 miles
- Test number
- 211012930018
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront no plate cracked
Pass122,682 miles (+20,731)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 122,682 miles
- Test number
- 782846039065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight play in nearside stering trackrod ball joint.
Pass101,951 miles (+17,061)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 101,951 miles
- Test number
- 141512548445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,890 miles (+19,085)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 84,890 miles
- Test number
- 514851037013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 65,805 miles
- Test number
- 981265936016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T203 OBL
- Does T203 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T203 OBL expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T203 OBL?
- The MOT on T203 OBL expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T203 OBL done?
- T203 OBL was recorded at 334,240 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 14,120 miles a year.
- Has T203 OBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T203 OBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T203 OBL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T203 OBL find?
- T203 OBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear axle corroded but not seriously deteriorated/weakened.
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