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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T990 YBLMOT history

T990 YBL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,260 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 YBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T990 YBL was last recorded at 142,260 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2015: 124,425 miles, lower than 124,542 miles on 12 May 2015.

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
141,827 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
433 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,260 miles
  • 2023 – 141,827 miles
  • 2022 – 138,977 miles
  • 2021 – 137,816 miles
  • 2020 – 134,862 miles
  • 2019 – 132,249 miles
  • 2018 – 128,835 miles
  • 2017 – 127,285 miles
  • 2016 – 126,625 miles
  • 2015 – 124,425 miles
  • 2014 – 120,929 miles
  • 2013 – 116,198 miles
  • 2012 – 111,421 miles
  • 2011 – 106,656 miles
  • 2010 – 97,587 miles
  • 2009 – 87,095 miles
  • 2008 – 79,856 miles
  • 2007 – 70,114 miles
  • 2006 – 64,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside components
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,260 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    449338658909
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside components
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail142,260 miles (+433)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    303297676047
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside components
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass141,827 miles (+2,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    776437582050
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass138,977 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,977 miles
    Test number
    622158430988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,816 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,816 miles
    Test number
    659236304622
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area

  6. Pass134,862 miles (+2,613)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    499439995012
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox misted with oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber misted with oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight inner rack play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end boot split however still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes and ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious suspensions components corroded

  7. Pass132,249 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,249 miles
    Test number
    484831198846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,835 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    216163692970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass127,285 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,285 miles
    Test number
    912177046186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,625 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,625 miles
    Test number
    582708830476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,600 miles (+2,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    295984296684
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass124,425 miles (-117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,425 miles
    Test number
    928696045193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail124,542 miles (+3,613)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    707812735152
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass120,929 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,929 miles
    Test number
    705794454111
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail120,856 miles (+4,658)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,856 miles
    Test number
    568928544119
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass116,198 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    508551943154
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass111,421 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    926928832180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,396 miles (+4,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,396 miles
    Test number
    135557932141
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass106,656 miles (+9,069)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,656 miles
    Test number
    779612831125
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded inside face

  20. Pass97,587 miles (+10,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    853128030143
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass87,095 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    782292949154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,856 miles (+9,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    762761548196
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass70,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,114 miles
    Test number
    242291957461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,113 miles (+5,628)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,113 miles
    Test number
    863181957185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass64,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    510588336179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T990 YBL

Does T990 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T990 YBL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T990 YBL?
The MOT on T990 YBL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T990 YBL done?
T990 YBL was recorded at 142,260 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has T990 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 YBL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T990 YBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T990 YBL find?
T990 YBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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