Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T605 TBBMOT history
T605 TBB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 69,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 69,934 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,161 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T605 TBB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T605 TBB was last recorded at 69,934 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 69,034 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 900 miles
- Average per year
- 2,161 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,934 miles
- 2024 – 69,034 miles
- 2023 – 67,548 miles
- 2022 – 65,728 miles
- 2021 – 62,708 miles
- 2020 – 60,428 miles
- 2019 – 54,676 miles
- 2018 – 52,727 miles
- 2017 – 51,189 miles
- 2016 – 49,781 miles
- 2015 – 47,607 miles
- 2014 – 45,573 miles
- 2013 – 43,368 miles
- 2011 – 39,218 miles
- 2010 – 36,558 miles
- 2009 – 33,746 miles
- 2008 – 31,151 miles
- 2006 – 28,448 miles
- 2005 – 26,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Stone chip zone a
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,934 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 69,934 miles
- Test number
- 570890419841
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail69,934 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,934 miles
- Test number
- 229894411086
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail69,934 miles (+900)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,934 miles
- Test number
- 702590542831
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,034 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 69,034 miles
- Test number
- 416730958775
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip zone a
Fail69,032 miles (+1,484)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,032 miles
- Test number
- 957523076369
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryStone chip zone a
Pass67,548 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 67,548 miles
- Test number
- 231625136061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail67,544 miles (+1,816)3 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,544 miles
- Test number
- 575425597579
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod/arm from steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel caliper (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield insecure fouling on exhaust
Pass65,728 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 65,728 miles
- Test number
- 840994994107
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,708 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 62,708 miles
- Test number
- 589804396792
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail62,706 miles (+2,278)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,706 miles
- Test number
- 586902750655
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,428 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 60,428 miles
- Test number
- 173440498833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,423 miles (+5,747)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,423 miles
- Test number
- 240638240173
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass54,676 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 54,676 miles
- Test number
- 986668859089
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,651 miles (+1,924)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,651 miles
- Test number
- 152141950666
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,727 miles
- Test number
- 178707359043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,726 miles (+1,537)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,726 miles
- Test number
- 231804746791
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass51,189 miles (+1,408)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,189 miles
- Test number
- 439029578326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,781 miles (+2,174)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 49,781 miles
- Test number
- 575756226153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,607 miles
- Test number
- 478264855135
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 408254555169
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,573 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,573 miles
- Test number
- 107444354118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,515 miles (+2,147)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,515 miles
- Test number
- 786363944149
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass43,368 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 43,368 miles
- Test number
- 555675553132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,360 miles (+4,142)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,360 miles
- Test number
- 179951253147
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass39,218 miles (+2,660)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,218 miles
- Test number
- 279172951171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,558 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,558 miles
- Test number
- 483473250161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,746 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 33,746 miles
- Test number
- 294590149115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass31,151 miles (+2,703)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,151 miles
- Test number
- 294462048430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,448 miles (+1,922)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 28,448 miles
- Test number
- 444485436334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 26,526 miles
- Test number
- 943737005325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T605 TBB
- Does T605 TBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T605 TBB is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T605 TBB?
- The MOT on T605 TBB is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T605 TBB done?
- T605 TBB was recorded at 69,934 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,161 miles a year.
- Has T605 TBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T605 TBB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T605 TBB 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 T605 TBB find?
- T605 TBB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear axle bushes; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces.
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