Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T981 NKMMOT history
T981 NKM is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 239,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 239,565 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T981 NKM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T981 NKM was last recorded at 239,565 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 239,525 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 8,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 239,565 miles
- 2025 – 226,404 miles
- 2024 – 208,579 miles
- 2023 – 203,941 miles
- 2022 – 199,302 miles
- 2021 – 194,238 miles
- 2020 – 191,129 miles
- 2019 – 184,509 miles
- 2018 – 177,269 miles
- 2017 – 170,728 miles
- 2016 – 163,546 miles
- 2015 – 155,733 miles
- 2014 – 148,295 miles
- 2013 – 139,479 miles
- 2012 – 132,061 miles
- 2011 – 124,498 miles
- 2010 – 114,319 miles
- 2009 – 103,790 miles
- 2008 – 92,580 miles
- 2007 – 79,812 miles
- 2006 – 65,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass239,565 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySome corrosion on the outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Wing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Wing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass239,565 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 239,565 miles
- Test number
- 872272158547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion on the outer sills
Fail239,525 miles (+13,121)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,525 miles
- Test number
- 612138823806
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion on the outer sills
Pass226,404 miles (+17,825)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 226,404 miles
- Test number
- 223121817780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,579 miles (+4,638)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 208,579 miles
- Test number
- 968819845156
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass203,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 203,941 miles
- Test number
- 251088810995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,941 miles (+4,639)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,941 miles
- Test number
- 829866398700
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass199,302 miles (+5,064)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 199,302 miles
- Test number
- 663332331958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,238 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 194,238 miles
- Test number
- 252521254819
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail194,238 miles (+3,109)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,238 miles
- Test number
- 343834357785
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass191,129 miles (+6,620)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 191,129 miles
- Test number
- 103317593204
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass184,509 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 184,509 miles
- Test number
- 989980760091
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail184,509 miles (+7,240)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,509 miles
- Test number
- 827408859012
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass177,269 miles (+6,541)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 177,269 miles
- Test number
- 955437533532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,728 miles (+205)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 170,728 miles
- Test number
- 854226797118
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corrosion
Fail170,523 miles (+6,977)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,523 miles
- Test number
- 773372667707
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corrosion
Pass163,546 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 163,546 miles
- Test number
- 119600072752
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail163,546 miles (+7,813)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,546 miles
- Test number
- 486452142927
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass155,733 miles (+7,438)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 155,733 miles
- Test number
- 527565905101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 148,295 miles
- Test number
- 306525114188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,295 miles (+8,816)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,295 miles
- Test number
- 345785114107
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail139,479 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,479 miles
- Test number
- 415304513196
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass139,479 miles (+7,418)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 139,479 miles
- Test number
- 939024613135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,061 miles (+7,563)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 132,061 miles
- Test number
- 238951602114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,498 miles (+10,179)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 124,498 miles
- Test number
- 986398611157
- NoteBoth rear brake discs are ih a corroded condition
Pass114,319 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 114,319 miles
- Test number
- 361112710185
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail114,319 miles (+10,529)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,319 miles
- Test number
- 242493100168
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass103,790 miles (+11,210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 103,790 miles
- Test number
- 660642319177
- 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)
Pass92,580 miles (+12,768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 92,580 miles
- Test number
- 293182508437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
Pass79,812 miles (+14,534)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 410058927107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 65,278 miles
- Test number
- 280134496067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T981 NKM
- Does T981 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 NKM is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T981 NKM?
- The MOT on T981 NKM is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T981 NKM done?
- T981 NKM was recorded at 239,565 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,569 miles a year.
- Has T981 NKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T981 NKM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T981 NKM 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 T981 NKM find?
- T981 NKM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; some corrosion on the outer sills.
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