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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T233 OAYMOT history

T233 OAY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
170,215 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T233 OAY was last recorded at 170,215 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,212 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,215 miles
  • 2024 – 170,212 miles
  • 2016 – 167,585 miles
  • 2015 – 157,688 miles
  • 2014 – 145,511 miles
  • 2013 – 133,717 miles
  • 2012 – 113,491 miles
  • 2011 – 107,371 miles
  • 2010 – 106,718 miles
  • 2009 – 92,696 miles
  • 2008 – 85,792 miles
  • 2007 – 78,888 miles
  • 2005 – 69,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody conduction is poor

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,215 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    170,215 miles
    Test number
    926211020919
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody conduction is poor

  2. Fail170,215 miles (+3)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,215 miles
    Test number
    944673261659
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody conduction is poor

  3. Fail170,212 miles (+2,627)10 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,212 miles
    Test number
    216179477301
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass167,585 miles (+15)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,585 miles
    Test number
    781796239167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower filler in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition

  5. Fail167,570 miles (+9,882)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,570 miles
    Test number
    369848718231
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower filler in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  6. Pass157,688 miles (+12,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    157,688 miles
    Test number
    621728000048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  7. Pass145,511 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    145,511 miles
    Test number
    475035314349
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle offside mouting bush worn

  8. Fail145,498 miles (+11,781)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,498 miles
    Test number
    489394514474
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre underinflated

  9. Pass133,717 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,717 miles
    Test number
    468962833461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail133,694 miles (+20,203)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,694 miles
    Test number
    167930733380
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass113,491 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    905230642366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R coil spring has coils missing but is still located.

  12. Fail113,491 miles (+200)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    637118432348
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R coil spring has coils missing but is still located.

  13. Pass113,291 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    105895702027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount corroded
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteO/S/R s/light poor but still working
    • NoteService warning reminder on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail113,291 miles (+5,920)1 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    229055802010
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount corroded
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteO/S/R s/light poor but still working
    • NoteService warning reminder on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass107,371 miles (+653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    107,371 miles
    Test number
    808861811009
    • NoteRear brake disc's in very poor condition.

  16. Fail106,718 miles (+14,022)5 dangerous8 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    612889610373
    • DangerousFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to Nearside sill
    • NoteFront bumper incomplete, lower section missing
    • NoteOffside rear door unable to be opened from the outside

  17. Pass92,696 miles (+6,904)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    563416709027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass85,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    201243408039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,792 miles (+6,904)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    192003908097
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped badly
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Pass78,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    183359607053
    • NoteFront brake pads low (2-4000) & discs worn

  21. Fail78,888 miles (+9,190)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    931429007074
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low (2-4000) & discs worn

  22. Pass69,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    890789445343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,698 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    440799945335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T233 OAY

Does T233 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T233 OAY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T233 OAY?
The MOT on T233 OAY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T233 OAY done?
T233 OAY was recorded at 170,215 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,893 miles a year.
Has T233 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 OAY has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T233 OAY 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 T233 OAY find?
T233 OAY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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