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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T226 OBLMOT history

T226 OBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
132,332 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 OBL was last recorded at 132,332 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,983 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
349 miles
Average per year
4,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,332 miles
  • 2021 – 131,983 miles
  • 2020 – 131,964 miles
  • 2019 – 131,807 miles
  • 2018 – 131,651 miles
  • 2017 – 131,087 miles
  • 2016 – 130,537 miles
  • 2015 – 129,553 miles
  • 2014 – 126,019 miles
  • 2013 – 121,821 miles
  • 2012 – 114,399 miles
  • 2011 – 106,629 miles
  • 2010 – 98,946 miles
  • 2009 – 90,894 miles
  • 2008 – 82,167 miles
  • 2007 – 71,446 miles
  • 2006 – 59,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,332 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,332 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,332 miles
    Test number
    723379731730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,983 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,983 miles
    Test number
    542667144430
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubber split
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass131,964 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,964 miles
    Test number
    807403385312
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust rubber split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill is damaged
    • 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))

  4. Fail131,964 miles (+7)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,964 miles
    Test number
    758512591520
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust rubber split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill is damaged
    • 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))

  5. Fail131,957 miles (+150)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,957 miles
    Test number
    255616203967
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryDip stick broken

  6. Pass131,807 miles (+156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    171123336704
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryDipp stick broken

  7. Pass131,651 miles (+564)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    709391681985
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDipp stick holder broken

  8. Pass131,087 miles (+550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,087 miles
    Test number
    557511770987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass130,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,537 miles
    Test number
    248302333486
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDipp stick holder brocken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail130,537 miles (+984)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,537 miles
    Test number
    637056153671
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDipp stick holder brocken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass129,553 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    878685435037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipp stick holder brocken

  12. Fail129,553 miles (+3,534)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    158714135081
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipp stick holder brocken

  13. Pass126,019 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    375324134008
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipp stick holder brocken
    • NoteNs wiper slightly split
    • NoteOs wiper slightly split
    • NoteSlight seepage of grease from nsf outter cv gaiter

  14. Fail126,019 miles (+4,198)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    175764034081
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipp stick holder brocken
    • NoteNs wiper slightly split
    • NoteOs wiper slightly split
    • NoteSlight seepage of grease from nsf outter cv gaiter

  15. Pass121,821 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,821 miles
    Test number
    827768333094
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail121,812 miles (+7,413)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,812 miles
    Test number
    639515733004
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing thin on outter edge
    • NoteNsr wheel bearing noisy

  17. Pass114,399 miles (+7,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    526224932092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass106,629 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    169835831482
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  19. Pass98,946 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    510517140002
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail98,946 miles (+8,052)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    964337940010
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside sills damaged
    • NoteOffside front wiper taped in place

  21. Pass90,894 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,894 miles
    Test number
    141822369455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,763 miles (+8,596)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    692568259097
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp lens cracked

  23. Pass82,167 miles (+10,721)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    861336958049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,446 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    693968057058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,843 miles
    Test number
    172978156026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T226 OBL

Does T226 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 OBL expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 OBL?
The MOT on T226 OBL expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 OBL done?
T226 OBL was recorded at 132,332 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 4,499 miles a year.
Has T226 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 OBL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T226 OBL 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 T226 OBL find?
T226 OBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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