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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T211 TPPMOT history

T211 TPP is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 269,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
269,354 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 TPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T211 TPP was last recorded at 269,354 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,267 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,087 miles
Average per year
6,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 269,354 miles
  • 2024 – 265,267 miles
  • 2023 – 261,149 miles
  • 2022 – 257,909 miles
  • 2021 – 253,704 miles
  • 2020 – 251,054 miles
  • 2019 – 241,848 miles
  • 2018 – 233,781 miles
  • 2017 – 224,753 miles
  • 2016 – 216,954 miles
  • 2015 – 210,216 miles
  • 2014 – 201,326 miles
  • 2013 – 194,244 miles
  • 2012 – 188,213 miles
  • 2011 – 182,376 miles
  • 2010 – 178,117 miles
  • 2009 – 174,318 miles
  • 2008 – 171,915 miles
  • 2007 – 159,282 miles
  • 2006 – 141,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail269,354 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail269,354 miles (+4,087)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,354 miles
    Test number
    300893306422
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass265,267 miles (+4,118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    265,267 miles
    Test number
    827885322159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass261,149 miles (+3,240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    261,149 miles
    Test number
    427755842703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass257,909 miles (+4,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    257,909 miles
    Test number
    193616186656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass253,704 miles (+2,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    253,704 miles
    Test number
    110169641401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass251,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    251,054 miles
    Test number
    329899887009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail251,054 miles (+9,206)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,054 miles
    Test number
    268634139499
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass241,848 miles (+8,067)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    241,848 miles
    Test number
    257086499130
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass233,781 miles (+9,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    233,781 miles
    Test number
    995867187079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass224,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    224,753 miles
    Test number
    274151066482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail224,753 miles (+7,799)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,753 miles
    Test number
    168497482197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass216,954 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    216,954 miles
    Test number
    534999250796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass210,216 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    210,216 miles
    Test number
    556412775088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass201,326 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    201,326 miles
    Test number
    185259864099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass194,244 miles (+6,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    194,244 miles
    Test number
    826247273009
    • NoteSrs light showing fault in system

  16. Pass188,213 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    188,213 miles
    Test number
    535544472043
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on

  17. Fail188,213 miles (+5,837)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,213 miles
    Test number
    659764972045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on

  18. Pass182,376 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    182,376 miles
    Test number
    706683271084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail182,375 miles (+4,258)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,375 miles
    Test number
    977190571044
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass178,117 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    178,117 miles
    Test number
    513679860049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass174,318 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    174,318 miles
    Test number
    272390579000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass171,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    171,915 miles
    Test number
    792197768033
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail171,915 miles (+12,633)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,915 miles
    Test number
    723707668015
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass159,282 miles (+17,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    151045967406
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass141,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    141,741 miles
    Test number
    154896866089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail141,738 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,738 miles
    Test number
    281096066051
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about T211 TPP

Does T211 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T211 TPP expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T211 TPP?
The MOT on T211 TPP expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T211 TPP done?
T211 TPP was recorded at 269,354 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 6,707 miles a year.
Has T211 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 TPP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T211 TPP 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 T211 TPP find?
T211 TPP failed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 6 more.

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