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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T121 CEXMOT history

T121 CEX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,195 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 CEX was last recorded at 145,195 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 9,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2018: 101,651 miles, lower than 116,171 miles on 17 Dec 2016.

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
135,494 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,701 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,195 miles
  • 2024 – 135,494 miles
  • 2023 – 118,084 miles
  • 2022 – 102,299 miles
  • 2021 – 102,284 miles
  • 2020 – 102,216 miles
  • 2019 – 102,041 miles
  • 2018 – 101,651 miles
  • 2016 – 116,171 miles
  • 2015 – 100,445 miles
  • 2014 – 96,345 miles
  • 2013 – 92,004 miles
  • 2012 – 85,016 miles
  • 2011 – 77,006 miles
  • 2010 – 65,825 miles
  • 2009 – 51,801 miles
  • 2008 – 37,861 miles
  • 2007 – 23,875 miles
  • 2006 – 20,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,195 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,195 miles (+9,701)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,195 miles
    Test number
    646290550607
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,494 miles (+17,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    969539967636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,084 miles (+15,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    325873836560
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,299 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    479928274024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,284 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    765856545377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,216 miles (+175)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    694623242242
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    786178723133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,041 miles (+390)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    154033374493
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass101,651 miles (-14,520)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    620884460947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,171 miles (+15,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    749215636281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,445 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,445 miles
    Test number
    487664365146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,345 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,345 miles
    Test number
    639689664193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,004 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,004 miles
    Test number
    817279053118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,016 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    265860172425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,006 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    637102561111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,825 miles (+14,024)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    180409260181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,801 miles (+13,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    751497069198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,861 miles
    Test number
    452369768176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,861 miles (+13,986)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,861 miles
    Test number
    770449168112
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass23,875 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,875 miles
    Test number
    561340577181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,056 miles
    Test number
    692905606337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 CEX

Does T121 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 CEX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 CEX?
The MOT on T121 CEX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 CEX done?
T121 CEX was recorded at 145,195 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has T121 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 CEX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T121 CEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T121 CEX find?
T121 CEX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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