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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T206 AYJMOT history

T206 AYJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 214,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
214,454 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T206 AYJ was last recorded at 214,454 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,834 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,454 miles
  • 2025 – 211,834 miles
  • 2024 – 210,030 miles
  • 2023 – 204,802 miles
  • 2022 – 197,681 miles
  • 2021 – 191,418 miles
  • 2020 – 186,320 miles
  • 2019 – 182,073 miles
  • 2018 – 175,873 miles
  • 2017 – 169,443 miles
  • 2016 – 164,112 miles
  • 2015 – 159,814 miles
  • 2014 – 156,422 miles
  • 2013 – 152,371 miles
  • 2012 – 147,216 miles
  • 2011 – 140,784 miles
  • 2010 – 134,468 miles
  • 2009 – 126,188 miles
  • 2008 – 114,145 miles
  • 2007 – 101,003 miles
  • 2006 – 88,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail214,454 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail214,454 miles (+2,620)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,454 miles
    Test number
    639998884530
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass211,834 miles (+1,804)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    211,834 miles
    Test number
    992655757562
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryHand brake near limit

  3. Pass210,030 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    210,030 miles
    Test number
    903204400721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds detached
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroding

  4. Fail209,975 miles (+5,173)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,975 miles
    Test number
    359705801712
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds detached
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corrodig

  5. Pass204,802 miles (+7,121)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,802 miles
    Test number
    669307061660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass197,681 miles (+6,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    197,681 miles
    Test number
    125150901684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass191,418 miles (+5,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,418 miles
    Test number
    627008708978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass186,320 miles (+4,247)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    186,320 miles
    Test number
    355800341526
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass182,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    182,073 miles
    Test number
    880348904219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail182,073 miles (+6,200)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,073 miles
    Test number
    333109170467
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass175,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,873 miles
    Test number
    704326634089
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail175,873 miles (+6,430)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,873 miles
    Test number
    852041799856
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass169,443 miles (+5,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    169,443 miles
    Test number
    117256477426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass164,112 miles (+4,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,112 miles
    Test number
    371224092932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall cut

  15. Pass159,814 miles (+3,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,814 miles
    Test number
    511575923860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass156,422 miles (+4,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    156,422 miles
    Test number
    247832534244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass152,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    152,371 miles
    Test number
    397835633261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,371 miles (+5,155)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,371 miles
    Test number
    179954933266
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass147,216 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,216 miles
    Test number
    708779722249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,784 miles (+115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    140,784 miles
    Test number
    868180821242
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail140,669 miles (+6,201)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    746015911222
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass134,468 miles (+8,280)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    134,468 miles
    Test number
    853785810247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  23. Pass126,188 miles (+12,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    126,188 miles
    Test number
    900625919263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,145 miles (+13,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    114,145 miles
    Test number
    791735738284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to perish.

  25. Pass101,003 miles (+12,729)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    353875437458
    • NoteBoth front CV boots perished.
    • NoteBoth rear discs have friction fatigue
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall beginning to deteriorate and split.

  26. Pass88,274 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    222525746283
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass84,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    144819006078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T206 AYJ

Does T206 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T206 AYJ expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T206 AYJ?
The MOT on T206 AYJ expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T206 AYJ done?
T206 AYJ was recorded at 214,454 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has T206 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 AYJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T206 AYJ 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 T206 AYJ find?
T206 AYJ failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too low; offside headlamp aim too low; offside headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 8 more.

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