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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T253 UUGMOT history

T253 UUG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,585 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 UUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 UUG was last recorded at 116,585 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 6,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,054 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,531 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,585 miles
  • 2025 – 110,054 miles
  • 2024 – 103,342 miles
  • 2023 – 96,403 miles
  • 2022 – 89,430 miles
  • 2021 – 81,055 miles
  • 2020 – 74,981 miles
  • 2019 – 69,790 miles
  • 2018 – 66,652 miles
  • 2017 – 63,590 miles
  • 2016 – 61,192 miles
  • 2015 – 59,023 miles
  • 2014 – 54,502 miles
  • 2013 – 51,998 miles
  • 2012 – 49,617 miles
  • 2011 – 47,143 miles
  • 2010 – 45,099 miles
  • 2009 – 42,377 miles
  • 2008 – 39,024 miles
  • 2007 – 35,162 miles
  • 2006 – 32,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge 175/80/1488t

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,585 miles (+6,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,585 miles
    Test number
    157486634417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,054 miles
    Test number
    228353485419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,054 miles (+6,712)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,054 miles
    Test number
    385531355369
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,342 miles (+6,939)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,342 miles
    Test number
    678875036882
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked on bottom edge not effecting line of view

  5. Pass96,403 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    356470324789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge 175/80/1488t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

  6. Fail96,380 miles (+6,950)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    880543676906
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge 175/80/1488t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

  7. Pass89,430 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,430 miles
    Test number
    784708423898
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail89,344 miles (+8,289)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    351959683625
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,055 miles (+6,074)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    444231664802
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked, but not likely to be misread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slightly excessive free play at handbrake lever.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake showing signs of previous brake bind.

  10. Pass74,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,981 miles
    Test number
    492068618615
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryN.s rear tyre tread depth 2mm
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slightly excessive free play at handbrake lever

  11. Fail74,979 miles (+5,189)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    693649325593
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryN.s rear tyre tread depth 2mm
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slightly excessive free play at handbrake lever

  12. Pass69,790 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    467500393168
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Fail69,790 miles (+3,138)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    577804382266
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass66,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    505846387110
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail66,652 miles (+3,062)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    218265068701
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass63,590 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    723909000693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail63,590 miles (+2,398)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    121534091758
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass61,192 miles (+2,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    812758638792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFree play in inner steering joints

  19. Fail59,023 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    245657065406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear axle rubber bush deteriorating giving movement
    • NoteOffside rear axle rubber bush deteriorating giving movement
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  20. Pass59,023 miles (+4,521)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    685187965144
    • NoteNearside rear axle rubber bush deteriorating giving movement
    • NoteOffside rear axle rubber bush deteriorating giving movement
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  21. Fail54,502 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    175631764129
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass54,502 miles (+2,504)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    546981364169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass51,998 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,998 miles
    Test number
    225229063186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Fail51,997 miles (+2,380)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,997 miles
    Test number
    337228663121
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Pass49,617 miles (+2,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    299074562181
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass47,143 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    489232051196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,099 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,099 miles
    Test number
    173789050176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,085 miles (+2,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    932045750173
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass42,377 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    252252459172
    • 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. Pass39,024 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    203207458106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,162 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    684422357106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    981206156116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 UUG

Does T253 UUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 UUG is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T253 UUG?
The MOT on T253 UUG is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 UUG done?
T253 UUG was recorded at 116,585 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has T253 UUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 UUG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T253 UUG 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 T253 UUG find?
T253 UUG passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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