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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T565 TNEMOT history

T565 TNE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 218,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
218,695 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 TNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T565 TNE was last recorded at 218,695 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2017: 184,593 miles, lower than 184,644 miles on 30 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,695 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,695 miles
  • 2024 – 213,841 miles
  • 2023 – 208,688 miles
  • 2022 – 203,063 miles
  • 2021 – 198,815 miles
  • 2020 – 196,926 miles
  • 2019 – 194,472 miles
  • 2018 – 190,401 miles
  • 2017 – 184,593 miles
  • 2016 – 174,269 miles
  • 2015 – 163,916 miles
  • 2014 – 153,673 miles
  • 2013 – 138,874 miles
  • 2012 – 120,555 miles
  • 2011 – 106,474 miles
  • 2010 – 96,583 miles
  • 2009 – 88,186 miles
  • 2008 – 79,460 miles
  • 2007 – 70,669 miles
  • 2006 – 57,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate rusted near to excessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySmoke from exhaust near to excessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil level getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust smoke near to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,695 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    218,695 miles
    Test number
    838617086850
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate rusted near to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySmoke from exhaust near to excess
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail218,695 miles (+4,854)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,695 miles
    Test number
    225122624653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate rusted near to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil level getting low
    • AdvisorySmoke from exhaust near to excess
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass213,841 miles (+5,153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,841 miles
    Test number
    103977884562
    • AdvisoryExhaust smoke near to excess
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass208,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,688 miles
    Test number
    123321884361
    • AdvisoryExhaust smoke near to excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail208,688 miles (+5,625)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,688 miles
    Test number
    446898365775
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust smoke near to excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass203,063 miles (+4,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    203,063 miles
    Test number
    649499743775
    • AdvisoryOil level getting low
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass198,815 miles (+1,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,815 miles
    Test number
    979903531778
    • AdvisoryFront shocks only just damping sufficiently
    • AdvisorySmoke from emissions on legal limit just

  8. Pass196,926 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    196,926 miles
    Test number
    348106178224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail196,923 miles (+2,451)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,923 miles
    Test number
    650969762110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass194,472 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    194,472 miles
    Test number
    456128513393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail194,443 miles (+4,042)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,443 miles
    Test number
    166732306536
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Braking system leaking Pipe flexi plastic (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass190,401 miles (+5,808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    190,401 miles
    Test number
    280080156091
    • AdvisoryNear side rear parking brake a little weaker than off side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass184,593 miles (-51)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    184,593 miles
    Test number
    294748241759
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail184,644 miles (+10,375)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,644 miles
    Test number
    713061796819
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass174,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    916905713070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear console bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear console bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster cracked letting in moisture.

  16. Fail174,269 miles (+10,353)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    593228657742
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear console bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear console bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster cracked letting in moisture.

  17. Pass163,916 miles (+10,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    163,916 miles
    Test number
    275907845032
    • NoteRear washer not working

  18. Pass153,673 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    658298444066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail153,673 miles (+14,799)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    878448844092
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass138,874 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,874 miles
    Test number
    157525033450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront numberplate poor condition

  21. Fail138,874 miles (+18,319)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,874 miles
    Test number
    879515033027
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront numberplate poor condition

  22. Pass120,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,555 miles
    Test number
    556007332005
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail120,555 miles (+14,081)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,555 miles
    Test number
    179657432437
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail106,474 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    636747221080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass106,474 miles (+9,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    645517021001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass96,583 miles (+8,397)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,583 miles
    Test number
    991493940062
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slight water ingress

  27. Pass88,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    890935359063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,186 miles (+8,726)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    243774059036
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  29. Pass79,460 miles (+8,791)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    984066358038
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  30. Pass70,669 miles (+13,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    832377247012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass57,202 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,202 miles
    Test number
    340188746096
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front screen

Questions about T565 TNE

Does T565 TNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T565 TNE expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T565 TNE?
The MOT on T565 TNE expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T565 TNE done?
T565 TNE was recorded at 218,695 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 8,469 miles a year.
Has T565 TNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 TNE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T565 TNE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T565 TNE find?
T565 TNE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear brake backing plate rusted near to excess, and 4 more.

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