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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T251 CWLMOT history

T251 CWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
116,326 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 CWL was last recorded at 116,326 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 5,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,356 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,970 miles
Average per year
4,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,326 miles
  • 2023 – 110,356 miles
  • 2022 – 100,174 miles
  • 2021 – 94,485 miles
  • 2020 – 89,371 miles
  • 2019 – 80,874 miles
  • 2018 – 76,977 miles
  • 2017 – 73,017 miles
  • 2016 – 68,584 miles
  • 2015 – 64,720 miles
  • 2014 – 60,854 miles
  • 2013 – 57,459 miles
  • 2012 – 54,476 miles
  • 2011 – 51,878 miles
  • 2010 – 49,561 miles
  • 2009 – 47,053 miles
  • 2008 – 44,817 miles
  • 2007 – 42,862 miles
  • 2006 – 39,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,326 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,326 miles (+5,970)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    692070394587
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass110,356 miles (+10,182)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,356 miles
    Test number
    753872585936
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass100,174 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,174 miles
    Test number
    918486583257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,485 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    760202841763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,463 miles (+5,092)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    307380015555
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    364570649802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,371 miles (+8,497)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    488986249439
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,874 miles (+3,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    916724384648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,977 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    408291573771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,017 miles
    Test number
    651423212817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail73,017 miles (+4,433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,017 miles
    Test number
    463454189453
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,584 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,584 miles
    Test number
    307586807518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,720 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    516181135159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,854 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    328000344167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,459 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    809624043125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    119626332157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,476 miles (+2,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    315176032127
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass51,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    496639731136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,878 miles (+2,317)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    558776931120
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass49,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    762265540184
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail49,557 miles (+2,504)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    673105440147
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass47,053 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    210860759402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    302764948117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,817 miles (+1,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    720074748164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  25. Pass42,862 miles (+2,872)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    903202647249
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHorn tone sounds slightly muffled.

  26. Pass39,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    872276316275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 CWL

Does T251 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 CWL expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 CWL?
The MOT on T251 CWL expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 CWL done?
T251 CWL was recorded at 116,326 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
Has T251 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 CWL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T251 CWL 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 T251 CWL find?
T251 CWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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