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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T61 PBLMOT history

T61 PBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,766 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 PBL was last recorded at 146,766 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 11,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,389 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,377 miles
Average per year
3,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,766 miles
  • 2025 – 135,389 miles
  • 2024 – 134,720 miles
  • 2023 – 134,365 miles
  • 2022 – 133,854 miles
  • 2021 – 133,383 miles
  • 2020 – 133,046 miles
  • 2019 – 132,610 miles
  • 2018 – 131,998 miles
  • 2017 – 131,284 miles
  • 2016 – 130,687 miles
  • 2015 – 130,059 miles
  • 2014 – 128,665 miles
  • 2013 – 122,436 miles
  • 2012 – 113,161 miles
  • 2011 – 106,707 miles
  • 2010 – 102,724 miles
  • 2009 – 100,202 miles
  • 2008 – 91,541 miles
  • 2007 – 81,096 miles
  • 2006 – 73,586 miles
  • 2005 – 66,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear axle is slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,766 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,766 miles
    Test number
    763224857857
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail146,766 miles (+11,377)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,766 miles
    Test number
    992260293277
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,389 miles (+669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,389 miles
    Test number
    286300325797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is slightly corroded.

  4. Pass134,720 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,720 miles
    Test number
    526929296750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is slightly corroded.

  5. Fail134,716 miles (+351)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,716 miles
    Test number
    835213779964
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is slightly corroded.

  6. Pass134,365 miles (+511)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,365 miles
    Test number
    529824260374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim poor (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in hand brake

  7. Pass133,854 miles (+471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,854 miles
    Test number
    188782736633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  8. Pass133,383 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    887098442574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight free play at hand brake lever

  9. Pass133,046 miles (+436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,046 miles
    Test number
    810839734973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front strut tops
    • AdvisorySlight travel at handbrake lever

  10. Pass132,610 miles (+612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,610 miles
    Test number
    609340359168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass131,998 miles (+714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,998 miles
    Test number
    127238766668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass131,284 miles (+597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,284 miles
    Test number
    650813701281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass130,687 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,687 miles
    Test number
    637135797255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail130,686 miles (+627)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,686 miles
    Test number
    139107873058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass130,059 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,059 miles
    Test number
    160834102065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass128,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    309363824257
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail128,665 miles (+6,229)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    557383624214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass122,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,436 miles
    Test number
    219901033277
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished

  19. Fail122,435 miles (+9,274)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,435 miles
    Test number
    969841233238
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly (calper sticking)
    • NoteRear brake rusty on edges

  20. Pass113,161 miles (+6,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    715962822279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass106,707 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    268110611271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,724 miles (+2,522)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    391468400454
    • NoteN/s/f slight play in strut top
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on outter edges

  23. Pass100,202 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    881972439294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,541 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    321081018402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,096 miles (+7,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    290159717276
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass73,586 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    700373416218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    300411025211
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T61 PBL

Does T61 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 PBL is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 PBL?
The MOT on T61 PBL is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 PBL done?
T61 PBL was recorded at 146,766 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
Has T61 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 PBL has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T61 PBL 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 PBL find?
T61 PBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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