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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T68 OBLMOT history

T68 OBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
190,297 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 OBL was last recorded at 190,297 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2012: 11,171 miles, lower than 104,561 miles on 29 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,292 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,297 miles
  • 2023 – 188,202 miles
  • 2022 – 174,270 miles
  • 2021 – 166,728 miles
  • 2020 – 160,340 miles
  • 2019 – 153,782 miles
  • 2018 – 147,181 miles
  • 2017 – 140,956 miles
  • 2016 – 135,819 miles
  • 2015 – 131,576 miles
  • 2014 – 125,581 miles
  • 2013 – 118,700 miles
  • 2012 – 11,171 miles
  • 2011 – 104,561 miles
  • 2010 – 98,455 miles
  • 2009 – 94,157 miles
  • 2008 – 92,953 miles
  • 2007 – 90,607 miles
  • 2006 – 86,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,297 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    190,297 miles
    Test number
    285139493149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail190,292 miles (+2,090)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,292 miles
    Test number
    402247969308
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass188,202 miles (+13,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,202 miles
    Test number
    596009214332
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,270 miles (+7,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,270 miles
    Test number
    998621236246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,728 miles
    Test number
    928876129284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,728 miles (+6,388)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,728 miles
    Test number
    763520387890
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,340 miles (+6,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,340 miles
    Test number
    794408231994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,782 miles
    Test number
    122798615634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,782 miles (+6,601)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,782 miles
    Test number
    688941745893
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,181 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,181 miles
    Test number
    393755314316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,956 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    765552017817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,819 miles
    Test number
    741271227766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,819 miles (+4,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,819 miles
    Test number
    537664918663
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass131,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,576 miles
    Test number
    937261305231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,576 miles (+5,995)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,576 miles
    Test number
    869679295124
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass125,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,581 miles
    Test number
    337651484153
    • 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)

  17. Fail125,581 miles (+6,881)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,581 miles
    Test number
    175809974174
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass118,700 miles (+107,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,700 miles
    Test number
    396760483129
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass11,171 miles (-93,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,171 miles
    Test number
    365452182183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,561 miles
    Test number
    746360881104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,561 miles (+6,106)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,561 miles
    Test number
    386469671165
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass98,455 miles (+4,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    884482270168
    • NoteBoth front axle mounting rubbers starting to split
    • NoteFront disks warn and rusty

  23. Pass94,157 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,157 miles
    Test number
    822410289138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,953 miles (+2,346)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    280136378411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear axle mounting rubbers starting to split

  25. Pass90,607 miles (+4,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,607 miles
    Test number
    384886477166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    952697146195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T68 OBL

Does T68 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T68 OBL expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T68 OBL?
The MOT on T68 OBL expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T68 OBL done?
T68 OBL was recorded at 190,297 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 5,736 miles a year.
Has T68 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 OBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T68 OBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T68 OBL find?
T68 OBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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