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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T266 XPBMOT history

T266 XPB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,157 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 XPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 XPB was last recorded at 108,157 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,157 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,157 miles
  • 2024 – 106,070 miles
  • 2023 – 104,283 miles
  • 2022 – 102,191 miles
  • 2021 – 100,181 miles
  • 2020 – 98,485 miles
  • 2019 – 95,656 miles
  • 2018 – 92,558 miles
  • 2017 – 89,354 miles
  • 2016 – 85,949 miles
  • 2015 – 82,459 miles
  • 2014 – 79,149 miles
  • 2013 – 75,629 miles
  • 2012 – 72,015 miles
  • 2011 – 67,772 miles
  • 2010 – 63,521 miles
  • 2009 – 58,989 miles
  • 2008 – 54,050 miles
  • 2007 – 48,388 miles
  • 2006 – 43,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,157 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,157 miles
    Test number
    789096812851
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,157 miles (+2,087)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,157 miles
    Test number
    810155593131
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,070 miles (+1,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    593408723812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,283 miles (+2,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    851434485389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass102,191 miles (+2,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,191 miles
    Test number
    154773389719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,181 miles (+1,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    475941410801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  7. Pass98,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    463972632604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  8. Fail98,485 miles (+2,829)4 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    952694261961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,656 miles (+3,098)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,656 miles
    Test number
    988436435473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,558 miles (+3,204)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    554144296723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass89,354 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    922278274971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,949 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    303939861981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  13. Pass82,459 miles (+3,310)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    147726595101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount insecure
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes worn

  14. Pass79,149 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    109837794176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,629 miles (+3,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,629 miles
    Test number
    318706293179
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low tread depth.

  16. Fail72,015 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,015 miles
    Test number
    156768292158
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass72,015 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,015 miles
    Test number
    318188492176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,772 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    606013871196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,521 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    372206090108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,989 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    620436899184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,050 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,050 miles
    Test number
    243159898470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,388 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    200226977425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,008 miles
    Test number
    812926956178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 XPB

Does T266 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 XPB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T266 XPB?
The MOT on T266 XPB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 XPB done?
T266 XPB was recorded at 108,157 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T266 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 XPB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T266 XPB 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 T266 XPB find?
T266 XPB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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