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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T915 DBWMOT history

T915 DBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
180,695 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T915 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T915 DBW was last recorded at 180,695 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2020: 117,043 miles, lower than 173,819 miles on 28 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,856 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
839 miles
Average per year
4,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,695 miles
  • 2025 – 179,856 miles
  • 2024 – 178,986 miles
  • 2023 – 178,601 miles
  • 2022 – 178,090 miles
  • 2020 – 117,043 miles
  • 2019 – 173,819 miles
  • 2018 – 170,449 miles
  • 2017 – 167,336 miles
  • 2016 – 161,936 miles
  • 2015 – 158,494 miles
  • 2014 – 158,291 miles
  • 2013 – 157,340 miles
  • 2012 – 153,006 miles
  • 2011 – 147,990 miles
  • 2010 – 137,851 miles
  • 2009 – 135,798 miles
  • 2008 – 129,907 miles
  • 2007 – 116,335 miles
  • 2006 – 94,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,695 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,695 miles (+839)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,695 miles
    Test number
    147048190648
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass179,856 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,856 miles
    Test number
    447389322541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail179,825 miles (+839)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,825 miles
    Test number
    842816414224
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass178,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,986 miles
    Test number
    793462436981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,986 miles (+25)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,986 miles
    Test number
    859436035001
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail178,961 miles (+360)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,961 miles
    Test number
    107328370623
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,601 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,601 miles
    Test number
    632191522898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,596 miles (+506)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,596 miles
    Test number
    471999235771
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass178,090 miles (+61,047)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    178,090 miles
    Test number
    196632853344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    925332139241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,043 miles (-56,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    622720857832
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass173,819 miles (+3,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,819 miles
    Test number
    984073396003
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass170,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,449 miles
    Test number
    628217195252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail170,445 miles (+3,109)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,445 miles
    Test number
    188425888314
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass167,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,336 miles
    Test number
    192278657104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,336 miles (+5,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,336 miles
    Test number
    144937666206
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass161,936 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,936 miles
    Test number
    654470294821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass158,494 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,494 miles
    Test number
    653466480312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass158,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    158,291 miles
    Test number
    408359714421
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail158,291 miles (+951)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,291 miles
    Test number
    489779114402
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass157,340 miles (+4,334)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    157,340 miles
    Test number
    628397923333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass153,006 miles (+5,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    153,006 miles
    Test number
    627052322386
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

  23. Pass147,990 miles (+10,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    147,990 miles
    Test number
    137097421361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass137,851 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    137,851 miles
    Test number
    233801300389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail135,798 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,798 miles
    Test number
    450320039493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass135,798 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    135,798 miles
    Test number
    851130939397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass129,907 miles (+13,572)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    129,907 miles
    Test number
    524409818313
    • NoteMovement to offside and nearside rear axle bushes
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked, view to rear ok

  28. Pass116,335 miles (+21,609)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    116,335 miles
    Test number
    313854847418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass94,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    94,726 miles
    Test number
    140347046023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T915 DBW

Does T915 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T915 DBW expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T915 DBW?
The MOT on T915 DBW expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T915 DBW done?
T915 DBW was recorded at 180,695 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
Has T915 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T915 DBW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T915 DBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T915 DBW find?
T915 DBW failed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 3 more.

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