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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T880 DBWMOT history

T880 DBW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,600 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T880 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T880 DBW was last recorded at 135,600 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,572 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,028 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,600 miles
  • 2025 – 131,572 miles
  • 2024 – 130,549 miles
  • 2023 – 129,307 miles
  • 2022 – 127,921 miles
  • 2021 – 126,562 miles
  • 2020 – 125,833 miles
  • 2019 – 123,779 miles
  • 2018 – 122,215 miles
  • 2017 – 120,692 miles
  • 2016 – 119,125 miles
  • 2015 – 116,758 miles
  • 2014 – 113,362 miles
  • 2013 – 109,459 miles
  • 2012 – 106,565 miles
  • 2011 – 102,907 miles
  • 2010 – 95,170 miles
  • 2009 – 86,957 miles
  • 2008 – 80,135 miles
  • 2007 – 72,756 miles
  • 2006 – 64,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to check centre rear seat belt.

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 Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    320222004638
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check centre rear seat belt.

  2. Fail135,600 miles (+4,028)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    989376291945
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check centre rear seat belt.

  3. Pass131,572 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,572 miles
    Test number
    249996644993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,544 miles (+995)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    127015740223
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,549 miles (+1,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    175901600265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,307 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,307 miles
    Test number
    415152511553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,921 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,921 miles
    Test number
    877340818147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    708491370494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail126,562 miles (+729)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    218128855624
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    429607329167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail125,833 miles (+2,054)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    359294589251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,779 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,779 miles
    Test number
    938542792629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,215 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    667472241119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,692 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,692 miles
    Test number
    199521103245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,125 miles
    Test number
    594914769572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,125 miles (+2,367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,125 miles
    Test number
    250406509807
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass116,758 miles (+3,396)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,758 miles
    Test number
    169243365492
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system rusting
    • NoteNearside front suspension shock absorber some dampness
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm
    • NoteSome undercutting to front brake discs
    • NoteSome undercutting to rear brake discs

  18. Pass113,362 miles (+3,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    308259954054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass109,459 miles (+2,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,459 miles
    Test number
    455070663086
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables colapsing

  20. Pass106,565 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    505781162069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,907 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    738016971055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    284949960094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,170 miles (+8,213)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    144968860459
    • FailureNearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass86,957 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    674380779043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,135 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    724791178060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,756 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    881422277096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,548 miles
    Test number
    764513776053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T880 DBW

Does T880 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T880 DBW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T880 DBW?
The MOT on T880 DBW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T880 DBW done?
T880 DBW was recorded at 135,600 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has T880 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T880 DBW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T880 DBW 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 T880 DBW find?
T880 DBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; unable to check centre rear seat belt..

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