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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T208 CSTMOT history

T208 CST is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 138,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
138,137 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 CST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T208 CST was last recorded at 138,137 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,872 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,265 miles
Average per year
3,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,137 miles
  • 2024 – 136,872 miles
  • 2023 – 135,394 miles
  • 2022 – 133,719 miles
  • 2021 – 129,906 miles
  • 2020 – 127,892 miles
  • 2019 – 124,448 miles
  • 2018 – 121,091 miles
  • 2017 – 117,705 miles
  • 2016 – 114,617 miles
  • 2015 – 111,031 miles
  • 2014 – 107,731 miles
  • 2013 – 102,815 miles
  • 2012 – 97,550 miles
  • 2011 – 92,122 miles
  • 2010 – 88,661 miles
  • 2008 – 85,912 miles
  • 2007 – 82,853 miles
  • 2006 – 80,674 miles
  • 2005 – 76,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,137 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,137 miles (+1,265)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,137 miles
    Test number
    665650516233
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    994729627405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,872 miles (+1,478)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    981809596267
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,394 miles
    Test number
    368932294398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,394 miles (+1,675)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,394 miles
    Test number
    468161686365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,719 miles (+3,813)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,719 miles
    Test number
    202248364175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,906 miles
    Test number
    189763034641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail129,906 miles (+2,014)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,906 miles
    Test number
    153608304839
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    966401964380
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,891 miles (+3,443)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    718553070697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    775700140531
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail124,448 miles (+3,357)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    113720540847
    • MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass121,091 miles (+3,386)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    316032926453
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass117,705 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    211258806933
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail117,704 miles (+3,087)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,704 miles
    Test number
    886452230697
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,617 miles (+3,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    711796287554
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass111,031 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,031 miles
    Test number
    187711155477
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail111,031 miles (+3,300)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,031 miles
    Test number
    557271955093
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass107,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    645161954078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,730 miles (+4,915)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    305040754019
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass102,815 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    149169553034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail102,815 miles (+5,265)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    265279953086
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass97,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    448505562003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,580 miles (+5,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    588495962071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass92,122 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    106607021407
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Fail92,122 miles (+3,461)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    168167021497
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass88,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,661 miles
    Test number
    162934710432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,661 miles (+2,749)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,661 miles
    Test number
    374084610025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass85,912 miles (+3,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    852539838300
    • 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)

  30. Pass82,853 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    564462647365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass80,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    480118336323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail80,674 miles (+4,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    403708836407
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass76,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    691774645375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T208 CST

Does T208 CST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 CST expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 CST?
The MOT on T208 CST expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 CST done?
T208 CST was recorded at 138,137 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,111 miles a year.
Has T208 CST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 CST has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T208 CST 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 T208 CST find?
T208 CST failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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