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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T61 FKVMOT history

T61 FKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,206 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 FKV
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 FKV was last recorded at 104,206 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,171 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,206 miles
  • 2023 – 104,171 miles
  • 2022 – 97,811 miles
  • 2021 – 95,769 miles
  • 2019 – 95,119 miles
  • 2017 – 95,088 miles
  • 2016 – 92,438 miles
  • 2015 – 87,708 miles
  • 2014 – 81,989 miles
  • 2013 – 77,720 miles
  • 2011 – 66,688 miles
  • 2010 – 61,608 miles
  • 2009 – 57,324 miles
  • 2008 – 50,199 miles
  • 2007 – 45,637 miles
  • 2006 – 39,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,206 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.

  • Front tyres different size to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front tyres have inner edge tread wear, cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear tyre cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,206 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,206 miles
    Test number
    725166619834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,171 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,171 miles
    Test number
    271317554173
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,167 miles (+6,356)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    270420741319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,811 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    201915781732
    • AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear

  5. Fail97,807 miles (+2,038)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    132092611939
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE CORRODED - OFFSIDE REAR [MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE] (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear

  6. Pass95,769 miles (+650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,769 miles
    Test number
    446893481766
    • AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear

  7. Pass95,119 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    321203731820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have inner edge tread wear, cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

  8. Fail95,119 miles (+1)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    727593798539
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working recheck wipers (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have inner edge tread wear, cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

  9. Fail95,118 miles (+30)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    562311129006
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body component insecure trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have inner edge tread wear, cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  10. Fail95,088 miles (+2,650)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,088 miles
    Test number
    571370120718
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  11. Pass92,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,438 miles
    Test number
    991602371646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,438 miles (+4,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,438 miles
    Test number
    438091410082
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass87,708 miles (+5,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    685900165101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,989 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    136456974164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,720 miles (+11,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    775218773155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,688 miles
    Test number
    155482071184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,688 miles (+5,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,688 miles
    Test number
    446622471158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass61,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    262825670428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,608 miles (+4,284)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    683323970184
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass57,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    853820379120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,324 miles (+7,125)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    764790979123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass50,199 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    881930278158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,637 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    702806577129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    524707986101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 FKV

Does T61 FKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 FKV is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 FKV?
The MOT on T61 FKV is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 FKV done?
T61 FKV was recorded at 104,206 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has T61 FKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 FKV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T61 FKV 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 T61 FKV find?
T61 FKV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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