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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T261 UOSMOT history

T261 UOS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,174 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 UOS
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
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 UOS was last recorded at 38,174 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,207 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,967 miles
Average per year
1,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,174 miles
  • 2024 – 36,207 miles
  • 2023 – 32,011 miles
  • 2022 – 27,550 miles
  • 2021 – 26,742 miles
  • 2020 – 23,383 miles
  • 2019 – 23,039 miles
  • 2018 – 22,683 miles
  • 2017 – 22,359 miles
  • 2016 – 21,746 miles
  • 2015 – 20,346 miles
  • 2014 – 19,518 miles
  • 2013 – 19,004 miles
  • 2012 – 18,437 miles
  • 2011 – 17,971 miles
  • 2010 – 16,757 miles
  • 2009 – 16,196 miles
  • 2008 – 14,153 miles
  • 2007 – 13,515 miles
  • 2006 – 12,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,174 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,174 miles (+1,967)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    738945850700
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass36,207 miles (+4,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,207 miles
    Test number
    208054357545
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,011 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,011 miles
    Test number
    582394942143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass27,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    479442584502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,550 miles (+808)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    467063411877
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass26,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,742 miles
    Test number
    560009490140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail26,742 miles (+3,359)5 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,742 miles
    Test number
    958736783767
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass23,383 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    136816102495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,039 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    474508135674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,683 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    897787139591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,359 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    634872582737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,746 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    504226646928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,346 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,346 miles
    Test number
    815863715134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,518 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,518 miles
    Test number
    996641704114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,004 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,004 miles
    Test number
    949278703177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,437 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,437 miles
    Test number
    807070312110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,971 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,971 miles
    Test number
    158137391468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,757 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,757 miles
    Test number
    283865000411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,196 miles
    Test number
    930236209114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,196 miles (+2,043)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,196 miles
    Test number
    951696409137
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass14,153 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,153 miles
    Test number
    583219798073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,515 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,515 miles
    Test number
    872050217163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,290 miles
    Test number
    431063306158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 UOS

Does T261 UOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 UOS is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T261 UOS?
The MOT on T261 UOS is valid until 26 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 UOS done?
T261 UOS was recorded at 38,174 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,326 miles a year.
Has T261 UOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 UOS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T261 UOS 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 UOS find?
T261 UOS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play, and 2 more.

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