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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

T121 TWPMOT history

T121 TWP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,612 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TWP was last recorded at 169,612 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,189 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,423 miles
Average per year
10,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,612 miles
  • 2024 – 164,189 miles
  • 2023 – 156,989 miles
  • 2022 – 146,171 miles
  • 2021 – 134,127 miles
  • 2020 – 121,857 miles
  • 2019 – 109,689 miles
  • 2018 – 100,889 miles
  • 2017 – 92,314 miles
  • 2016 – 84,945 miles
  • 2015 – 69,520 miles
  • 2014 – 53,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,612 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,612 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,612 miles
    Test number
    748528301143
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,612 miles (+5,423)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,612 miles
    Test number
    467255725098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,189 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,189 miles
    Test number
    646307780908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail164,187 miles (+7,198)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,187 miles
    Test number
    339844672356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    772104586947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail156,989 miles (+10,818)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    803923499915
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,171 miles (+12,044)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,171 miles
    Test number
    548183691456
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,127 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,127 miles
    Test number
    293291372651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,918 miles (+12,061)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,918 miles
    Test number
    306891971181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,857 miles (+12,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,857 miles
    Test number
    795404241282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,689 miles (+8,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    922503180208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass100,889 miles (+8,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,889 miles
    Test number
    350967576343
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass92,314 miles (+7,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    207903550933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,945 miles (+15,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    892999441371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,520 miles (+15,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,520 miles
    Test number
    732931693892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail53,796 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    427543004393
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass53,796 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    468983704337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T121 TWP

Does T121 TWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TWP is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 TWP?
The MOT on T121 TWP is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TWP done?
T121 TWP was recorded at 169,612 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 10,471 miles a year.
Has T121 TWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TWP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 TWP 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 T121 TWP find?
T121 TWP passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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