
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T69 MBUMOT history
T69 MBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 219,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 219,391 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T69 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T69 MBU was last recorded at 219,391 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 219,379 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 5,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,391 miles
- 2025 – 217,219 miles
- 2024 – 215,622 miles
- 2023 – 212,467 miles
- 2022 – 209,766 miles
- 2021 – 206,613 miles
- 2020 – 203,932 miles
- 2019 – 201,028 miles
- 2018 – 194,193 miles
- 2017 – 186,106 miles
- 2016 – 176,872 miles
- 2015 – 171,272 miles
- 2013 – 168,247 miles
- 2012 – 159,394 miles
- 2011 – 154,949 miles
- 2010 – 149,282 miles
- 2009 – 141,417 miles
- 2008 – 131,458 miles
- 2007 – 124,162 miles
- 2006 – 116,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,391 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 219,391 miles
- Test number
- 436364042790
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail219,379 miles (+2,160)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,379 miles
- Test number
- 410566023870
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass217,219 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 217,219 miles
- Test number
- 269079474231
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail217,196 miles (+1,574)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,196 miles
- Test number
- 746915539128
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass215,622 miles (+3,155)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 215,622 miles
- Test number
- 757535205414
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass212,467 miles (+2,701)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 212,467 miles
- Test number
- 400520357873
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass209,766 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 209,766 miles
- Test number
- 208467805806
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail209,762 miles (+3,149)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,762 miles
- Test number
- 417203089756
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass206,613 miles (+2,681)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 206,613 miles
- Test number
- 763734709871
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
Pass203,932 miles (+2,904)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 203,932 miles
- Test number
- 840650627981
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged At flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass201,028 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 201,028 miles
- Test number
- 704759511436
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail201,008 miles (+6,815)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,008 miles
- Test number
- 171826639713
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Sensor (1.6 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass194,193 miles (+110)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 194,193 miles
- Test number
- 757096258872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
Fail194,083 miles (+7,977)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,083 miles
- Test number
- 670977343062
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
Pass186,106 miles (+9,234)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 186,106 miles
- Test number
- 894891196173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
Pass176,872 miles (+5,600)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 176,872 miles
- Test number
- 204819200198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass171,272 miles (+3,025)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 171,272 miles
- Test number
- 536534545055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,247 miles (+17)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 168,247 miles
- Test number
- 617440723107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear shock covers broken
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear wiper split
Fail168,230 miles (+8,836)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,230 miles
- Test number
- 696819603118
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear shock covers broken
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass159,394 miles (+18)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 159,394 miles
- Test number
- 645508202134
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust heatshield insecure
- NoteO/S/R brake disc has surface corrosion
- NoteO/S/R service brake has "slight bind"
Fail159,376 miles (+4,427)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,376 miles
- Test number
- 147487802139
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust heatshield insecure
- NoteO/S/R brake disc has surface corrosion
- NoteO/S/R service brake has "slight bind"
Pass154,949 miles (+40)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 154,949 miles
- Test number
- 229620511491
- NoteAll rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteBoth front top leg mounts worn
- NoteBoth rear brake hoses pipe to pipe ones on floor ferrels are corroded
- NoteO/s/r brake disc corroded
Fail154,909 miles (+5,627)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,909 miles
- Test number
- 169969901189
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteAll rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteBoth front top leg mounts worn
- NoteBoth rear brake hoses pipe to pipe ones on floor ferrels are corroded
- NoteO/s/r brake disk corroded
Pass149,282 miles (+7,865)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 149,282 miles
- Test number
- 224030860159
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass141,417 miles (+9,959)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 141,417 miles
- Test number
- 851342369173
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass131,458 miles (+7,296)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 131,458 miles
- Test number
- 274599748478
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail124,162 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,162 miles
- Test number
- 173589747162
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass124,162 miles (+8,137)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 124,162 miles
- Test number
- 820309747181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,025 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,025 miles
- Test number
- 431163746126
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass116,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 116,025 miles
- Test number
- 972923446169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T69 MBU
- Does T69 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T69 MBU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T69 MBU?
- The MOT on T69 MBU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T69 MBU done?
- T69 MBU was recorded at 219,391 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,225 miles a year.
- Has T69 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T69 MBU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T69 MBU 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 T69 MBU find?
- T69 MBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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