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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T81 OBLMOT history

T81 OBL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 240,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2022
Mileage
240,591 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 OBL
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 OBL was last recorded at 240,591 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,591 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 240,591 miles
  • 2020 – 233,810 miles
  • 2019 – 224,819 miles
  • 2018 – 217,771 miles
  • 2017 – 212,587 miles
  • 2016 – 205,649 miles
  • 2015 – 197,816 miles
  • 2014 – 190,084 miles
  • 2013 – 180,886 miles
  • 2012 – 165,695 miles
  • 2011 – 147,340 miles
  • 2010 – 135,034 miles
  • 2009 – 121,127 miles
  • 2008 – 106,200 miles
  • 2007 – 97,833 miles
  • 2006 – 81,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,591 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    240,591 miles
    Test number
    883699826809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail240,591 miles (+6,781)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,591 miles
    Test number
    348628510740
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect European use head lamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn wrap round bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect European use head lamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn wrap round bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass233,810 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    233,810 miles
    Test number
    586461104780
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail233,806 miles (+8,987)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,806 miles
    Test number
    292652108441
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass224,819 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    224,819 miles
    Test number
    875067179134
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s suspension bump stops deteriorated

  6. Fail224,818 miles (+7,047)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,818 miles
    Test number
    232481981864
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s suspension bump stops deteriorated

  7. Pass217,771 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    217,771 miles
    Test number
    971351194554
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight corrosion

  8. Fail217,771 miles (+5,184)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,771 miles
    Test number
    824799561122
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight corrosion

  9. Pass212,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    212,587 miles
    Test number
    645872510534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail212,570 miles (+6,921)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,570 miles
    Test number
    566814952938
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass205,649 miles (+7,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    205,649 miles
    Test number
    720018935544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn on inner surfaces

  12. Pass197,816 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    197,816 miles
    Test number
    917221795047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail197,802 miles (+7,718)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,802 miles
    Test number
    306620295098
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass190,084 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    190,084 miles
    Test number
    195626204166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail190,077 miles (+9,191)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,077 miles
    Test number
    405995604130
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass180,886 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    180,886 miles
    Test number
    886161903192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail180,787 miles (+15,092)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,787 miles
    Test number
    705968393017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass165,695 miles (+18,355)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    165,695 miles
    Test number
    646324802135
    • 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)
    • NoteAir Bag light on
    • NoteDifferent wheel fitted to nearside rear

  19. Pass147,340 miles (+12,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    829186891099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,034 miles (+13,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    362127890033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass121,127 miles (+14,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    364528399096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)

  22. Pass106,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,200 miles
    Test number
    281727408104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,200 miles (+8,367)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,200 miles
    Test number
    411047808157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass97,833 miles (+15,900)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    684217107134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.

  25. Pass81,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    701909706175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 OBL

Does T81 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 OBL expired on 14 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 OBL?
The MOT on T81 OBL expired on 14 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 OBL done?
T81 OBL was recorded at 240,591 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 10,242 miles a year.
Has T81 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 OBL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T81 OBL 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 T81 OBL find?
T81 OBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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