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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T251 DJOMOT history

T251 DJO is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
106,073 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 DJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 DJO was last recorded at 106,073 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 1,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,548 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,525 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,073 miles
  • 2024 – 104,548 miles
  • 2023 – 103,369 miles
  • 2022 – 99,402 miles
  • 2021 – 95,225 miles
  • 2020 – 92,760 miles
  • 2019 – 90,017 miles
  • 2018 – 86,656 miles
  • 2017 – 83,129 miles
  • 2016 – 80,347 miles
  • 2015 – 79,945 miles
  • 2014 – 77,274 miles
  • 2013 – 72,492 miles
  • 2012 – 67,797 miles
  • 2011 – 61,682 miles
  • 2010 – 53,108 miles
  • 2009 – 52,855 miles
  • 2008 – 52,853 miles
  • 2007 – 52,748 miles
  • 2006 – 51,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,073 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,073 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,073 miles
    Test number
    322651400070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,548 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    672835817636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ***strong advise*** (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail104,548 miles (+1,179)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    862906492433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to cut/separation in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Bulbs incompatible with headlamp unit (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ***strong advise*** (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass103,369 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,369 miles
    Test number
    205921460009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass99,402 miles (+4,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    695862823591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine [oil filter] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    731613533817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail95,225 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    131594955369
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    229668494178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail92,760 miles (+2,743)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    408697473532
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,017 miles (+3,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    976110328083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,656 miles (+3,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    715934494284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  12. Pass83,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    614171759199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn heavily on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail83,126 miles (+2,779)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    545741752062
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn heavily on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass80,347 miles (+402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    640856451737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass79,945 miles (+2,671)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    296323005455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing
  16. Pass77,274 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,274 miles
    Test number
    459177174151
    • NoteRust on o/s outer sill
  17. Fail77,273 miles (+4,781)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    316597174153
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRust on o/s outer sill
  18. Pass72,492 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    297454653487
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre brake light inop (connected?)
  19. Fail72,491 miles (+4,694)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,491 miles
    Test number
    847994753158
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre brake light inop (connected?)
  20. Pass67,797 miles (+6,115)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,797 miles
    Test number
    297116942438
    • NoteExhaust b/box corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low and ex. deteriorated
    • NotePlay in front top suspension mounts
    • NotePlay in rear wheel bearings
  21. Pass61,682 miles (+8,574)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    649860131172
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteExhaust is corroding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is deteriorated
  22. Pass53,108 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    230081960407
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  23. Pass52,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    332001219232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,855 miles (+2)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    833600819231
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass52,853 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,853 miles
    Test number
    613569138224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,748 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    811281897151
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  27. Fail52,745 miles (+1,477)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,745 miles
    Test number
    800139957161
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  28. Pass51,268 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    663631986024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,267 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,267 miles
    Test number
    744260786022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Questions about T251 DJO

Does T251 DJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 DJO expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 DJO?
The MOT on T251 DJO expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 DJO done?
T251 DJO was recorded at 106,073 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has T251 DJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 DJO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T251 DJO 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 DJO find?
T251 DJO passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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