Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T866 AVVMOT history
T866 AVV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 128,265 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T866 AVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T866 AVV was last recorded at 128,265 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,853 miles · 26 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,412 miles
- Average per year
- 3,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,265 miles
- 2024 – 125,853 miles
- 2023 – 119,808 miles
- 2022 – 119,038 miles
- 2021 – 117,277 miles
- 2020 – 115,477 miles
- 2019 – 101,231 miles
- 2018 – 100,201 miles
- 2017 – 99,341 miles
- 2016 – 97,541 miles
- 2015 – 95,062 miles
- 2014 – 94,712 miles
- 2013 – 93,063 miles
- 2012 – 91,398 miles
- 2011 – 89,752 miles
- 2010 – 84,569 miles
- 2009 – 80,686 miles
- 2008 – 77,268 miles
- 2007 – 73,236 miles
- 2006 – 65,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail128,265 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront both side sills corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both front sills corroded but not within prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail128,265 miles (+2,412)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,265 miles
- Test number
- 463050025436
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront both side sills corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,853 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 125,853 miles
- Test number
- 512015187806
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded but not within prescribed area
Fail125,853 miles (+6)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,853 miles
- Test number
- 506654115438
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded but not within prescribed area
Fail125,847 miles (+6,039)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,847 miles
- Test number
- 464068239439
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,808 miles (+770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 119,808 miles
- Test number
- 839349382450
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody/pipes/ferulles/springs corroded
Pass119,038 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 119,038 miles
- Test number
- 446232796065
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody/pipes/ferulles/springs corroded
Pass117,277 miles (+77)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 117,277 miles
- Test number
- 971344055420
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated and parting slightly
Fail117,200 miles (+1,723)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,200 miles
- Test number
- 564763748314
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated and parting slightly
Pass115,477 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 115,477 miles
- Test number
- 532954234449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,476 miles (+14,245)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,476 miles
- Test number
- 291258085837
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass101,231 miles (+1,030)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 101,231 miles
- Test number
- 385169150123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,201 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 100,201 miles
- Test number
- 388072706128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,190 miles (+849)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,190 miles
- Test number
- 265977843524
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass99,341 miles (+1,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,341 miles
- Test number
- 122843235927
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass97,541 miles (+2,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 97,541 miles
- Test number
- 370119513886
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass95,062 miles (+350)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,062 miles
- Test number
- 637080015123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,712 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 94,712 miles
- Test number
- 817463904390
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass93,063 miles (+1,665)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 93,063 miles
- Test number
- 398564893232
- 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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)
Pass91,398 miles (+1,646)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 91,398 miles
- Test number
- 367016292299
- 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass89,752 miles (+30)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 89,752 miles
- Test number
- 475337201394
- NoteExhaust noisey - catalytic converter
Fail89,722 miles (+5,153)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,722 miles
- Test number
- 876835101328
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteExhaust noisey - catalytic converter
Pass84,569 miles (+3,883)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 84,569 miles
- Test number
- 283070600389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,686 miles (+3,418)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,686 miles
- Test number
- 474060509351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,268 miles (+4,032)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 77,268 miles
- Test number
- 691234708392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,236 miles (+7,984)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 73,236 miles
- Test number
- 700265797180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 65,252 miles
- Test number
- 631526736249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T866 AVV
- Does T866 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T866 AVV expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T866 AVV?
- The MOT on T866 AVV expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T866 AVV done?
- T866 AVV was recorded at 128,265 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
- Has T866 AVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T866 AVV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T866 AVV 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 T866 AVV find?
- T866 AVV failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 10 more.
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