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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T251 TUMMOT history

T251 TUM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,549 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 TUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 TUM was last recorded at 145,549 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,055 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,549 miles
  • 2025 – 145,055 miles
  • 2023 – 144,447 miles
  • 2022 – 137,717 miles
  • 2021 – 135,328 miles
  • 2019 – 129,780 miles
  • 2018 – 122,780 miles
  • 2017 – 121,670 miles
  • 2016 – 118,137 miles
  • 2015 – 113,715 miles
  • 2014 – 109,696 miles
  • 2012 – 106,306 miles
  • 2011 – 104,749 miles
  • 2010 – 102,063 miles
  • 2009 – 96,443 miles
  • 2008 – 96,131 miles
  • 2007 – 86,722 miles
  • 2006 – 76,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Engine oil pressure light comes on intermittently

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,549 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,549 miles
    Test number
    668200981363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass145,055 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,055 miles
    Test number
    514585054533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    648318455899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,447 miles (+6,730)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    503674415856
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,717 miles
    Test number
    510559608056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,717 miles (+2,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,717 miles
    Test number
    713223603463
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass135,328 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,328 miles
    Test number
    658335343149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,780 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    944235047783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,780 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    155170319345
    • AdvisoryEngine oil pressure light comes on intermittently
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS operation slightly tight

  10. Fail122,780 miles (+1,110)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    761195501748
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil pressure light comes on intermittently
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS operation slightly tight
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,670 miles
    Test number
    148133934158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor areas (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside outer & under sill areas (5.2.6)

  12. Fail121,670 miles (+3,533)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,670 miles
    Test number
    897559780611
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working Nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor areas (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside outer & under sill areas (5.2.6)

  13. Pass118,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    531511491648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  14. Fail118,137 miles (+4,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    589672527487
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass113,715 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    765633315173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail113,715 miles (+4,019)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    276222015438
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass109,696 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    126195404107
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.

  18. Fail109,696 miles (+3,390)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    986184304184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.

  19. Fail106,306 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    577928702292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass106,306 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    849908402228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    235058781102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail104,749 miles (+2,686)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    379097181188
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass102,063 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    514828760119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,443 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    653147689124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    244711998179
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail96,131 miles (+9,409)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    304751098131
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise brake check

  27. Pass86,722 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    473067937103
    • NoteBody damage to o/s rear side panel

  28. Fail86,720 miles (+10,395)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    400805137141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBody damage to o/s rear side panel

  29. Pass76,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    192043636066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,325 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    771773436007
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T251 TUM

Does T251 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T251 TUM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T251 TUM?
The MOT on T251 TUM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T251 TUM done?
T251 TUM was recorded at 145,549 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has T251 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 TUM has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T251 TUM 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 TUM find?
T251 TUM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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