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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T566 HCYMOT history

T566 HCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 190,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,439 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T566 HCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T566 HCY was last recorded at 190,439 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,140 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,299 miles
Average per year
8,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,439 miles
  • 2025 – 184,140 miles
  • 2024 – 175,396 miles
  • 2023 – 168,304 miles
  • 2022 – 161,138 miles
  • 2021 – 154,642 miles
  • 2020 – 148,456 miles
  • 2019 – 142,741 miles
  • 2018 – 134,503 miles
  • 2017 – 125,032 miles
  • 2016 – 115,294 miles
  • 2015 – 107,102 miles
  • 2014 – 94,216 miles
  • 2013 – 85,549 miles
  • 2012 – 74,863 miles
  • 2011 – 65,805 miles
  • 2010 – 57,414 miles
  • 2009 – 49,158 miles
  • 2008 – 42,460 miles
  • 2007 – 34,849 miles
  • 2006 – 28,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,439 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront number plate poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • EMISSIONS HIGH.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,439 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,439 miles
    Test number
    391947234714
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor condition

  2. Fail190,439 miles (+6,299)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,439 miles
    Test number
    814478475985
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor condition

  3. Pass184,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,140 miles
    Test number
    429456069184
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail184,140 miles (+8,744)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,140 miles
    Test number
    366006272921
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass175,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,396 miles
    Test number
    431686576970
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn low

  6. Fail175,396 miles (+7,092)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,396 miles
    Test number
    324460012682
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (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))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn low

  7. Pass168,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,304 miles
    Test number
    464150207476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,304 miles (+7,166)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,304 miles
    Test number
    600263209198
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass161,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,138 miles
    Test number
    505759235717
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor condition
    • AdvisoryVery slight play at near side front hub

  10. Fail161,138 miles (+6,496)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,138 miles
    Test number
    263597168674
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor condition
    • AdvisoryVery slight play at near side front hub

  11. Pass154,642 miles (+6,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,642 miles
    Test number
    707801136407
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass148,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,456 miles
    Test number
    276852860578
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail148,456 miles (+5,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,456 miles
    Test number
    678198804201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass142,741 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    613822122823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,503 miles
    Test number
    442941212441
    • AdvisoryNear side cv boot has a pin hole in it
    • AdvisoryOff side handbrake poor

  16. Fail134,503 miles (+9,471)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,503 miles
    Test number
    713801104544
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side cv boot has a pin hole in it
    • AdvisoryOff side handbrake poor

  17. Pass125,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    849123138700
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS HIGH.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

  18. Fail125,032 miles (+9,738)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    151991413727
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS HIGH.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

  19. Pass115,294 miles (+8,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    152295997454
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS HIGH.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL LOW.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DISTORTION O/S/R TYRE WALL.

  20. Pass107,102 miles (+12,886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    374625032745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,216 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    465016664253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE SERVO VAC PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT.SILLS-O/S CORROSION-N/S DAMAGED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/R TYRE MINOR TREAD DAMAGE.O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT BIND.

  22. Pass94,216 miles (+8,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    599006164271
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE SERVO VAC PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT.SILLS-O/S CORROSION-N/S DAMAGED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/R TYRE MINOR TREAD DAMAGE.O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT BIND.

  23. Pass85,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    115642583281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,549 miles (+10,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    117332583289
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass74,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    886309282284
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE SILLS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.EMISSIONS HIGH.

  26. Fail74,863 miles (+9,058)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    998619382274
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE SILLS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.EMISSIONS HIGH.

  27. Pass65,805 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    628803781261
    • NoteSERVO VAC PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT.P.A.S.PIPES WET?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/DELAMINATE.TANK SHIELD LOOSE.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.

  28. Fail65,805 miles (+8,391)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    716273681281
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSERVO VAC PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT.P.A.S.PIPES WET?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/DELAMINATE.TANK SHIELD LOOSE.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.

  29. Pass57,414 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    100031290228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,158 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    634516889286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,142 miles (+6,682)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    124641589275
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDAMAGE N /S SILL.PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-F SUSPENSION.MINOR BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.

  32. Pass42,460 miles (+7,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,460 miles
    Test number
    744381198252
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  33. Pass34,849 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    794889187256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass28,755 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,755 miles
    Test number
    463081696261
    • NoteSlight play at o/s streering rack

Questions about T566 HCY

Does T566 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T566 HCY is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T566 HCY?
The MOT on T566 HCY is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T566 HCY done?
T566 HCY was recorded at 190,439 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,089 miles a year.
Has T566 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T566 HCY has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T566 HCY 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 T566 HCY find?
T566 HCY passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside indicator tell-tale inoperative; front number plate poor condition.

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