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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T259 EGMMOT history

T259 EGM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,158 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 EGM was last recorded at 79,158 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,653 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
505 miles
Average per year
3,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,158 miles
  • 2025 – 78,653 miles
  • 2024 – 78,325 miles
  • 2023 – 77,351 miles
  • 2022 – 77,159 miles
  • 2021 – 76,986 miles
  • 2020 – 76,655 miles
  • 2019 – 76,216 miles
  • 2018 – 75,704 miles
  • 2017 – 71,308 miles
  • 2016 – 61,147 miles
  • 2015 – 50,549 miles
  • 2014 – 43,773 miles
  • 2013 – 39,790 miles
  • 2012 – 35,944 miles
  • 2011 – 32,497 miles
  • 2010 – 28,593 miles
  • 2009 – 23,089 miles
  • 2008 – 17,434 miles
  • 2007 – 16,683 miles
  • 2006 – 16,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,158 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F rear bushes. (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,158 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    642786832611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    650914104183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,653 miles (+328)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    707890970434
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass78,325 miles (+974)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    306369521629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass77,351 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    680358082178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    352921638483
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail77,158 miles (+172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,158 miles
    Test number
    694808679485
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass76,986 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    166981670381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass76,655 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,655 miles
    Test number
    552616963904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    393959466693
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,216 miles (+512)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    429069357434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,704 miles (+4,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    662422030551
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass71,308 miles (+10,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,308 miles
    Test number
    377172514872
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass61,147 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,147 miles
    Test number
    721116726780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Fail60,966 miles (+10,417)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    438369994195
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  16. Pass50,549 miles (+6,776)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    125259355117
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequatly supported.

  17. Pass43,773 miles (+3,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,773 miles
    Test number
    728004164132
    • 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)

  18. Pass39,790 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    579083443115
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass35,944 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    109060862181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,497 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,497 miles
    Test number
    239897941163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,593 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    392098550102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,089 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    991517159146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    270907158115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,434 miles (+751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    610417258107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass16,683 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    280905457161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    512055166195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T259 EGM

Does T259 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T259 EGM is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T259 EGM?
The MOT on T259 EGM is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T259 EGM done?
T259 EGM was recorded at 79,158 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,181 miles a year.
Has T259 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 EGM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T259 EGM 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 T259 EGM find?
T259 EGM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f rear bushes..

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