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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T999 XELMOT history

T999 XEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,878 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T999 XEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T999 XEL was last recorded at 88,878 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,601 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,277 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,878 miles
  • 2025 – 87,601 miles
  • 2024 – 86,038 miles
  • 2023 – 84,539 miles
  • 2022 – 82,910 miles
  • 2021 – 80,575 miles
  • 2020 – 78,096 miles
  • 2019 – 76,298 miles
  • 2018 – 72,809 miles
  • 2017 – 70,002 miles
  • 2016 – 66,563 miles
  • 2015 – 61,538 miles
  • 2014 – 54,476 miles
  • 2013 – 48,717 miles
  • 2012 – 43,822 miles
  • 2011 – 39,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,878 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    800102749805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,601 miles (+1,563)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,601 miles
    Test number
    284200974888
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake booster vacuum pipe deteriorating

  3. Pass86,038 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    275937194470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,033 miles (+1,494)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    598005202296
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass84,539 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    539264117929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,910 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    257204708209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,575 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    928906038175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,096 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,096 miles
    Test number
    429371083832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,298 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    218878066927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,809 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    970304501012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,002 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    787199925603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,563 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    914014163737
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail66,512 miles (+4,974)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,512 miles
    Test number
    125671347035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass61,538 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,538 miles
    Test number
    135075105216
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,476 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    445059294143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    309583503220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,717 miles (+4,895)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    149113003224
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass43,822 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,822 miles
    Test number
    967728292172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    675208921275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T999 XEL

Does T999 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T999 XEL is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T999 XEL?
The MOT on T999 XEL is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T999 XEL done?
T999 XEL was recorded at 88,878 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T999 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T999 XEL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T999 XEL 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 T999 XEL find?
T999 XEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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