Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
DON 521MOT history
DON 521 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 273,942 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 273,942 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 13,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DON 521
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
DON 521 was last recorded at 273,942 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 9,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 264,295 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,647 miles
- Average per year
- 13,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 273,942 miles
- 2024 – 264,295 miles
- 2023 – 259,959 miles
- 2022 – 255,051 miles
- 2021 – 255,005 miles
- 2020 – 252,288 miles
- 2019 – 243,402 miles
- 2018 – 229,967 miles
- 2017 – 213,334 miles
- 2016 – 188,205 miles
- 2015 – 163,177 miles
- 2014 – 151,062 miles
- 2013 – 138,170 miles
- 2012 – 123,837 miles
- 2011 – 109,105 miles
- 2010 – 83,762 miles
- 2009 – 72,108 miles
- 2008 – 54,510 miles
- 2007 – 39,995 miles
- 2006 – 16,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass273,942 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEmission plate defaced
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.
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear parts of both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass273,942 miles (+9,647)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 273,942 miles
- Test number
- 372004433701
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEmission plate defaced
Pass264,295 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 264,295 miles
- Test number
- 590061394078
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions plate value has been defaced and value is eligible
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront brake application is slightly uneven
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail264,295 miles (+4,336)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,295 miles
- Test number
- 607694033820
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded and pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating more so at nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions plate value has been defaced and value is eligible
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront brake application is slightly uneven
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass259,959 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 259,959 miles
- Test number
- 306504840930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail259,959 miles (+4,908)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,959 miles
- Test number
- 267813506365
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass255,051 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 255,051 miles
- Test number
- 148809773216
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass255,005 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 255,005 miles
- Test number
- 443499148435
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail255,005 miles (+2,717)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,005 miles
- Test number
- 441856176129
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass252,288 miles (+8,886)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 252,288 miles
- Test number
- 802964590290
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass243,402 miles (+13,435)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 243,402 miles
- Test number
- 377360168694
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass229,967 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 229,967 miles
- Test number
- 126083040921
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail229,967 miles (+16,633)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,967 miles
- Test number
- 986736090286
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass213,334 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 213,334 miles
- Test number
- 437604439330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,061 miles (+24,856)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,061 miles
- Test number
- 257190364696
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass188,205 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 188,205 miles
- Test number
- 847840233825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,866 miles (+24,689)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,866 miles
- Test number
- 334810078789
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass163,177 miles (+12,115)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 163,177 miles
- Test number
- 259902734960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,062 miles (+12,892)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 151,062 miles
- Test number
- 477322434417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,170 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 138,170 miles
- Test number
- 448294133374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,129 miles (+14,292)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,129 miles
- Test number
- 539863433327
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass123,837 miles (+14,732)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 123,837 miles
- Test number
- 176319622311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,105 miles (+25,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 109,105 miles
- Test number
- 486017031383
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass83,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 293207490495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,762 miles (+11,654)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 490147590155
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,108 miles (+17,598)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,108 miles
- Test number
- 291154709242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,510 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,510 miles
- Test number
- 652193308267
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
Pass54,510 miles (+14,515)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,510 miles
- Test number
- 850183408247
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
Pass39,995 miles (+23,495)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 39,995 miles
- Test number
- 461655087149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,500 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,500 miles
- Test number
- 920732376120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,499 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,499 miles
- Test number
- 992921576198
- FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Questions about DON 521
- What vehicle is registration DON 521 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DON 521 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does DON 521 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DON 521 is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on DON 521?
- The MOT on DON 521 is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DON 521 done?
- DON 521 was recorded at 273,942 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 13,229 miles a year.
- Has DON 521 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DON 521 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on DON 521 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 DON 521 find?
- DON 521 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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