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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T601 OAYMOT history

T601 OAY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2026
Mileage
137,305 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 OAY was last recorded at 137,305 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 2,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,476 miles · 29 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,829 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,305 miles
  • 2023 – 134,476 miles
  • 2022 – 130,371 miles
  • 2021 – 124,441 miles
  • 2020 – 113,999 miles
  • 2019 – 111,286 miles
  • 2018 – 99,884 miles
  • 2016 – 93,323 miles
  • 2015 – 85,018 miles
  • 2014 – 84,717 miles
  • 2013 – 84,669 miles
  • 2010 – 75,621 miles
  • 2009 – 69,939 miles
  • 2007 – 69,554 miles
  • 2006 – 69,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Advise vehicle has been lowered all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle presented with modified lowered suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,305 miles (+2,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,305 miles
    Test number
    335347775237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,476 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,476 miles
    Test number
    255801980497
    • AdvisoryAdvise vehicle has been lowered all round
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rears (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail134,432 miles (+4,061)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,432 miles
    Test number
    574983633082
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Central rear belt jammed unable to use . (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower wing area holed / corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Vehicle has been lowered all round
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise outer sidewall tyre kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings missing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass130,371 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,371 miles
    Test number
    145526506459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,441 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,441 miles
    Test number
    558115998348
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with modified lowered suspension

  6. Fail124,439 miles (+10,440)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    394090130960
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with modified lowered suspension

  7. Pass113,999 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,999 miles
    Test number
    604801566828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,286 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    447290349787
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail111,286 miles (+11,402)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    259252523065
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass99,884 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    710441118186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    330609021060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,323 miles (+8,305)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    865412287645
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass85,018 miles (+301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,018 miles
    Test number
    875126509384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  14. Pass84,717 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,717 miles
    Test number
    539103954254
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail84,717 miles (+48)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,717 miles
    Test number
    118131654242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass84,669 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    306947783050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,621 miles (+5,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,621 miles
    Test number
    172130630159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass69,939 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    744992429110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass69,554 miles (+545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    250022457191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass69,009 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,009 miles
    Test number
    432857246164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOff side front alloy wheel buckled

Questions about T601 OAY

Does T601 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 OAY expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 OAY?
The MOT on T601 OAY expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 OAY done?
T601 OAY was recorded at 137,305 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has T601 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 OAY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T601 OAY 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 T601 OAY find?
T601 OAY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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