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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T536 NBLMOT history

T536 NBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,634 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T536 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T536 NBL was last recorded at 84,634 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,658 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,976 miles
Average per year
2,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,634 miles
  • 2025 – 82,658 miles
  • 2024 – 81,840 miles
  • 2023 – 80,890 miles
  • 2022 – 80,002 miles
  • 2021 – 78,484 miles
  • 2020 – 77,003 miles
  • 2019 – 71,330 miles
  • 2018 – 65,545 miles
  • 2017 – 57,359 miles
  • 2016 – 57,357 miles
  • 2015 – 57,348 miles
  • 2014 – 57,344 miles
  • 2013 – 57,299 miles
  • 2012 – 57,033 miles
  • 2011 – 56,386 miles
  • 2010 – 55,158 miles
  • 2009 – 53,696 miles
  • 2008 – 51,210 miles
  • 2007 – 47,450 miles
  • 2006 – 42,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,634 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,634 miles
    Test number
    625548616223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,658 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    285537351270
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail82,658 miles (+818)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    559925760693
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass81,840 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    546684437043
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail81,840 miles (+950)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    678931958509
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass80,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    329365581635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,889 miles (+887)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    115198561539
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    768981185126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner tiebar

  9. Fail80,002 miles (+1,518)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    587110649634
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner tiebar

  10. Pass78,484 miles (+1,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    955403188285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,003 miles (+5,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    217727906821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass71,330 miles (+5,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    495700144352
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres have cuts in their sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass65,545 miles (+8,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    910156589446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and nearside front tyres have minor cuts in their sidewalls
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass57,359 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    682964297335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,358 miles (+1)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    520755355458
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass57,357 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    448926557664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,348 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    267924145035
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail57,348 miles (+4)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    955714545072
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass57,344 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,344 miles
    Test number
    939241754051
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass57,299 miles (+266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    906952653083
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass57,033 miles (+647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    106226042414
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass56,386 miles (+1,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    179727341061
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass55,158 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    504590950096
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass53,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    332271059073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail53,696 miles (+2,486)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    950720459034
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass51,210 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    131822558070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,450 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    973965947005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    172977046012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T536 NBL

Does T536 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T536 NBL is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T536 NBL?
The MOT on T536 NBL is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T536 NBL done?
T536 NBL was recorded at 84,634 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,092 miles a year.
Has T536 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T536 NBL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T536 NBL 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 T536 NBL find?
T536 NBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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