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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T396 XAAMOT history

T396 XAA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,273 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 XAA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 XAA was last recorded at 136,273 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,499 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,273 miles
  • 2024 – 135,499 miles
  • 2023 – 133,025 miles
  • 2022 – 129,757 miles
  • 2021 – 126,180 miles
  • 2020 – 121,499 miles
  • 2019 – 116,888 miles
  • 2018 – 111,864 miles
  • 2017 – 106,456 miles
  • 2016 – 100,261 miles
  • 2015 – 94,911 miles
  • 2014 – 89,141 miles
  • 2012 – 83,610 miles
  • 2011 – 77,547 miles
  • 2010 – 72,980 miles
  • 2009 – 67,972 miles
  • 2008 – 63,747 miles
  • 2007 – 58,978 miles
  • 2006 – 55,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,273 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear underside rear corroded.

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.

  • Slight blow middle exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Wipers poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Ns cv boot damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,273 miles (+774)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,273 miles
    Test number
    700304650351
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear underside rear corroded.

  2. Pass135,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    375065830960
    • AdvisoryUnder side undearseal

  3. Fail135,499 miles (+2,474)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    524163588486
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side undearseal

  4. Pass133,025 miles (+3,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,025 miles
    Test number
    973117712345
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills rusty
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leaks ?
    • AdvisorySill-floor very rusty

  5. Pass129,757 miles (+3,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,757 miles
    Test number
    328041219176
    • AdvisoryBoth sills rusty
    • AdvisoryOil weep
    • AdvisorySlight binding o/s/r wheel
    • AdvisorySlight blow middle exhaust

  6. Pass126,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    912703594563
    • AdvisoryN/s cv boot damp
    • AdvisorySlight blow middle exhaust
    • AdvisoryWashers weak
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  7. Fail126,180 miles (+4,681)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    848642459037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s cv boot damp
    • AdvisorySlight blow middle exhaust
    • AdvisoryWashers weak
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  8. Pass121,499 miles (+4,611)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    846049697843
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth trailing arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator pale
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper starting to split but still functioning as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has large cuts in the sidewall *ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT*
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight play

  9. Pass116,888 miles (+5,024)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,888 miles
    Test number
    405290094025
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNs cv boot damp
    • AdvisoryOs no plate light inop
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  10. Pass111,864 miles (+5,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    910756969026
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaiter damp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover slightly insecure

  11. Pass106,456 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,456 miles
    Test number
    295439470335
    • AdvisoryNs cv boot damp

  12. Pass100,261 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    344617423097
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS ON LIMIT
    • AdvisoryNSF CV BOOT DAMP

  13. Pass94,911 miles (+5,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,911 miles
    Test number
    315440025013
    • NoteSlight blow exhaust
    • NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings

  14. Pass89,141 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,141 miles
    Test number
    449421424028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty

  15. Fail89,141 miles (+5,531)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,141 miles
    Test number
    546881324050
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty

  16. Pass83,610 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    536199112348
    • NoteBoth rear shocks damp
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  17. Fail83,610 miles (+6,063)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    255024912332
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear shocks damp
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass77,547 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    478363711413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,980 miles (+5,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    673944510388
    • NoteNsr shock damp

  20. Pass67,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    231265499267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,972 miles (+4,225)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    701515399275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass63,747 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    860312208374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,978 miles
    Test number
    174872497223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,978 miles (+3,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,978 miles
    Test number
    641801897280
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    112467486210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,139 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    394497186425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T396 XAA

Does T396 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T396 XAA is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T396 XAA?
The MOT on T396 XAA is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T396 XAA done?
T396 XAA was recorded at 136,273 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has T396 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 XAA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T396 XAA 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 T396 XAA find?
T396 XAA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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