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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T881 APOMOT history

T881 APO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 181,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,800 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T881 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T881 APO was last recorded at 181,800 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,005 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,795 miles
Average per year
5,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,800 miles
  • 2024 – 179,005 miles
  • 2023 – 175,096 miles
  • 2022 – 171,987 miles
  • 2021 – 167,629 miles
  • 2020 – 161,645 miles
  • 2019 – 153,396 miles
  • 2018 – 146,775 miles
  • 2017 – 139,040 miles
  • 2016 – 132,154 miles
  • 2015 – 125,521 miles
  • 2014 – 114,735 miles
  • 2013 – 107,069 miles
  • 2012 – 99,431 miles
  • 2011 – 90,764 miles
  • 2010 – 82,981 miles
  • 2009 – 77,175 miles
  • 2008 – 71,837 miles
  • 2007 – 68,813 miles
  • 2006 – 63,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,800 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Grease around n/s outer cv boot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Both front droplink bushes poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,800 miles (+2,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,800 miles
    Test number
    960265330390
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,005 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,005 miles
    Test number
    473122163685
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

  3. Fail178,999 miles (+3,903)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,999 miles
    Test number
    801568404965
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure small end of cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

  4. Pass175,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,096 miles
    Test number
    222076897074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail175,096 miles (+3,109)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,096 miles
    Test number
    117275503300
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,987 miles (+4,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,987 miles
    Test number
    778825419575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass167,629 miles (+5,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,629 miles
    Test number
    471968427761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass161,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,645 miles
    Test number
    122716660395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail161,642 miles (+8,246)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,642 miles
    Test number
    632033109089
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass153,396 miles (+6,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,396 miles
    Test number
    980915087045
    • AdvisoryGrease around n/s outer cv boot
    • AdvisoryLooks to be a coolant leak down front of engine(coming from under inlet manifold area).
    • AdvisoryO/s drive shaft looks to have fouled anti roll bar at some point(vehicle has been lowered).
    • AdvisoryPoss air leak from inlet manifold area

  11. Pass146,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,775 miles
    Test number
    139663166605
    • AdvisoryBoth front droplink bushes poor
    • AdvisoryGrease around n/s outer cv boot

  12. Fail146,775 miles (+7,735)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,775 miles
    Test number
    224275253149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front droplink bushes poor
    • AdvisoryGrease around n/s outer cv boot
    • AdvisoryRear pads very low

  13. Pass139,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    213925328715
    • AdvisoryN/s/front cv boot worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/front droplink worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/headlamp loose
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily lowered all springs etc are modified

  14. Fail139,040 miles (+6,886)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    858810739766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden driveshaft on roll bar (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/s/front cv boot worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/front droplink worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/headlamp loose
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily lowered all springs etc are modified

  15. Pass132,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    836274955861
    • AdvisoryN/s/front outer cv boot in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre on 1.6mm limits
    • AdvisoryO/s/front driveshaft has rubbed on anti roll bar

  16. Fail132,154 miles (+6,633)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    707658479760
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/front outer cv boot in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre on 1.6mm limits
    • AdvisoryO/s/front driveshaft has rubbed on anti roll bar

  17. Pass125,521 miles (+10,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    678842935176
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass114,735 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    235042334475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  19. Fail114,732 miles (+7,663)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    835680334194
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  20. Pass107,069 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    166596353095
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail107,068 miles (+7,637)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    949336753052
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass99,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    745398152093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail99,431 miles (+8,667)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    276858252056
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass90,764 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    659379441066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs showing wear

  25. Fail90,764 miles (+7,783)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    248769941077
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs showing wear

  26. Pass82,981 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    774326340097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,175 miles (+5,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    273684259006
    • NoteBoth front inner drive shaft gaitor clips missing

  28. Pass71,837 miles (+3,024)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    843620868056
    • NoteFront brake discs worn on inner faces
    • NoteSlight lift front strut top mounts
    • NoteSlight wear rear brake discs
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped

  29. Pass68,813 miles (+4,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    493040837099
    • NoteNear side side door mirror lense damaged

  30. Pass63,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    192012156465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail63,859 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    310832156096
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked †Rear wiper blade rubber split †Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Questions about T881 APO

Does T881 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T881 APO is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T881 APO?
The MOT on T881 APO is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T881 APO done?
T881 APO was recorded at 181,800 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,962 miles a year.
Has T881 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T881 APO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T881 APO 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 T881 APO find?
T881 APO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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