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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T231 MKLMOT history

T231 MKL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,395 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 MKL
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 MKL was last recorded at 77,395 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,763 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,632 miles
Average per year
2,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,395 miles
  • 2025 – 68,763 miles
  • 2024 – 67,739 miles
  • 2023 – 66,981 miles
  • 2022 – 66,267 miles
  • 2021 – 65,952 miles
  • 2020 – 65,676 miles
  • 2019 – 65,101 miles
  • 2018 – 64,788 miles
  • 2017 – 64,277 miles
  • 2016 – 63,767 miles
  • 2015 – 62,983 miles
  • 2014 – 61,604 miles
  • 2013 – 59,598 miles
  • 2012 – 57,550 miles
  • 2011 – 53,494 miles
  • 2010 – 50,183 miles
  • 2009 – 46,914 miles
  • 2008 – 44,422 miles
  • 2007 – 41,048 miles
  • 2006 – 37,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    192862720975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,395 miles (+8,632)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    759634369314
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,763 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,763 miles
    Test number
    236643829195
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass67,739 miles (+758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,739 miles
    Test number
    318051758211
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight Radiator Weep
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,981 miles (+714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    525148317655
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Very Slight Radiator Weep
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,267 miles (+315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    245029950231
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Side Walls Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    323174389767
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,952 miles (+276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    971149343113
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,676 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    227407385022
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass65,101 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    212950425738
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass64,788 miles (+511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,788 miles
    Test number
    376472137734
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass64,277 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,277 miles
    Test number
    824948387490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,767 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    601536008296
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

  14. Pass62,983 miles (+1,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    189992465430
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass61,604 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,604 miles
    Test number
    897623064074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,598 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    415164163061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,550 miles (+4,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    147418762473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,494 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    226049861086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc(s) worn

  19. Fail53,494 miles (+3,311)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    609289061023
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc(s) worn

  20. Pass50,183 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,183 miles
    Test number
    442977270053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,914 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    401037279038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass44,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    944339278027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,422 miles (+3,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    822998878065
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass41,048 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,048 miles
    Test number
    142414677022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,245 miles
    Test number
    674219576050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T231 MKL

Does T231 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 MKL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T231 MKL?
The MOT on T231 MKL is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 MKL done?
T231 MKL was recorded at 77,395 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,010 miles a year.
Has T231 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 MKL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T231 MKL 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 T231 MKL find?
T231 MKL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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