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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T261 SUYMOT history

T261 SUY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,093 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 SUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 SUY was last recorded at 154,093 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 6,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,580 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,513 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,093 miles
  • 2024 – 147,580 miles
  • 2023 – 146,569 miles
  • 2022 – 145,569 miles
  • 2021 – 144,668 miles
  • 2020 – 144,105 miles
  • 2019 – 143,454 miles
  • 2018 – 142,399 miles
  • 2017 – 141,166 miles
  • 2016 – 139,923 miles
  • 2015 – 138,426 miles
  • 2014 – 136,900 miles
  • 2013 – 135,198 miles
  • 2012 – 130,723 miles
  • 2011 – 124,855 miles
  • 2010 – 117,317 miles
  • 2009 – 110,019 miles
  • 2008 – 105,162 miles
  • 2007 – 99,649 miles
  • 2006 – 92,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have lift when jacked up
  • AdvisoryOil level on min

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,093 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,093 miles
    Test number
    110740567856
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have lift when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOil level on min

  2. Fail154,093 miles (+6,513)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,093 miles
    Test number
    633288041065
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have lift when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOil level on min

  3. Pass147,580 miles (+1,011)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,580 miles
    Test number
    770650069354
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components have heavy surface rust

  4. Pass146,569 miles (+1,000)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,569 miles
    Test number
    583703782692
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,569 miles
    Test number
    877240874869
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's have some corrosion

  6. Fail145,567 miles (+899)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,567 miles
    Test number
    417831389358
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's have some corrosion

  7. Pass144,668 miles (+563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,668 miles
    Test number
    939636491082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass144,105 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    770846132475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's corroded

  9. Fail144,105 miles (+651)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    802097390541
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's corroded

  10. Pass143,454 miles (+1,055)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,454 miles
    Test number
    961093427913
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass142,399 miles (+1,233)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,399 miles
    Test number
    778463520785
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass141,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,166 miles
    Test number
    836244313219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail141,166 miles (+1,243)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,166 miles
    Test number
    538328324109
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass139,923 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,923 miles
    Test number
    715485321996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass138,426 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    689012970516
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass136,900 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    159989774250
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass135,198 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    746452083203
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass130,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    318686382483
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail130,723 miles (+5,868)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    768666182282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass124,855 miles (+7,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    169040091253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail117,317 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    680868450234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass117,317 miles (+7,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    733948750260
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass110,019 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    892990089215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,162 miles (+5,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,162 miles
    Test number
    653476178234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass99,649 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    254373687205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    513395836209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T261 SUY

Does T261 SUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 SUY is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T261 SUY?
The MOT on T261 SUY is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T261 SUY done?
T261 SUY was recorded at 154,093 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has T261 SUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 SUY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T261 SUY 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 T261 SUY find?
T261 SUY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint; exhaust noisy; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 2 more.

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