Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T371 SBLMOT history
T371 SBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 158,094 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T371 SBL
- 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
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T371 SBL was last recorded at 158,094 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,087 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,007 miles
- Average per year
- 4,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,094 miles
- 2025 – 151,087 miles
- 2024 – 143,934 miles
- 2023 – 137,484 miles
- 2022 – 135,416 miles
- 2021 – 134,098 miles
- 2020 – 132,236 miles
- 2019 – 129,007 miles
- 2018 – 125,122 miles
- 2017 – 120,727 miles
- 2016 – 116,593 miles
- 2015 – 111,536 miles
- 2014 – 103,475 miles
- 2013 – 98,212 miles
- 2012 – 89,909 miles
- 2011 – 81,397 miles
- 2010 – 78,732 miles
- 2009 – 74,994 miles
- 2008 – 68,418 miles
- 2007 – 64,083 miles
- 2006 – 57,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,094 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Play in top strut mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,094 miles (+7,007)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 158,094 miles
- Test number
- 952049737738
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass151,087 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 151,087 miles
- Test number
- 716449412732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in top strut mount
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail151,057 miles (+7,123)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,057 miles
- Test number
- 172603076048
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in top strut mount
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass143,934 miles (+6,450)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 143,934 miles
- Test number
- 247198056411
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass137,484 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 137,484 miles
- Test number
- 123236097265
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,416 miles (+1,318)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 135,416 miles
- Test number
- 453874998368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,098 miles (+1,862)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,098 miles
- Test number
- 372366781492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,236 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 132,236 miles
- Test number
- 527934381334
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail132,236 miles (+3,229)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,236 miles
- Test number
- 422880347233
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,007 miles (+3,885)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 129,007 miles
- Test number
- 913891144767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass125,122 miles (+4,395)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 125,122 miles
- Test number
- 521828043438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,727 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 120,727 miles
- Test number
- 321864504339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail120,727 miles (+4,134)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,727 miles
- Test number
- 760116874134
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,593 miles (+5,057)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 116,593 miles
- Test number
- 571291097625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,536 miles (+418)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 111,536 miles
- Test number
- 229308725024
- NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear
Fail111,118 miles (+7,643)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,118 miles
- Test number
- 178310625430
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear
Pass103,475 miles (+5,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 103,475 miles
- Test number
- 846857424013
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass98,212 miles (+8,303)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 98,212 miles
- Test number
- 358142733035
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNeeds new n/side wiper
Pass89,909 miles (+8,512)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 89,909 miles
- Test number
- 339970312025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,397 miles (+2,665)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,397 miles
- Test number
- 819312211015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,732 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 78,732 miles
- Test number
- 874238990015
- NoteChild seat n/s rear
- NoteO/s rear coil spring very rusty
Fail78,732 miles (+3,738)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,732 miles
- Test number
- 443638890063
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat n/s rear
- NoteO/s rear coil spring very rusty
Pass74,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 74,994 miles
- Test number
- 661816699091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,994 miles (+6,576)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,994 miles
- Test number
- 860826899059
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass68,418 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,418 miles
- Test number
- 462600708159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,083 miles (+6,343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,083 miles
- Test number
- 860648487076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,740 miles (+109)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 57,740 miles
- Test number
- 153642376494
- NoteFront tyres and brake pads need changing
Fail57,631 miles3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,631 miles
- Test number
- 120787966482
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T371 SBL
- Does T371 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T371 SBL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T371 SBL?
- The MOT on T371 SBL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T371 SBL done?
- T371 SBL was recorded at 158,094 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,959 miles a year.
- Has T371 SBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T371 SBL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T371 SBL 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 T371 SBL find?
- T371 SBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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