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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T401 CBLMOT history

T401 CBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,354 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 CBL
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 CBL was last recorded at 149,354 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,414 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,354 miles
  • 2025 – 147,414 miles
  • 2024 – 145,975 miles
  • 2023 – 144,830 miles
  • 2022 – 143,551 miles
  • 2021 – 142,381 miles
  • 2020 – 140,293 miles
  • 2019 – 138,590 miles
  • 2018 – 135,700 miles
  • 2017 – 132,067 miles
  • 2016 – 128,934 miles
  • 2014 – 125,207 miles
  • 2013 – 121,551 miles
  • 2012 – 119,094 miles
  • 2010 – 118,033 miles
  • 2009 – 115,754 miles
  • 2008 – 113,282 miles
  • 2007 – 105,036 miles
  • 2006 – 88,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,354 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,354 miles (+1,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,354 miles
    Test number
    719602037652
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass147,414 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,414 miles
    Test number
    815268171887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,975 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,975 miles
    Test number
    538126448168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,830 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    620402507486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass143,551 miles (+1,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,551 miles
    Test number
    642185109170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,381 miles (+2,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,381 miles
    Test number
    915631866719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats missing

  7. Pass140,293 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,293 miles
    Test number
    616315201876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat missing

  8. Pass138,590 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,590 miles
    Test number
    278872309491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust joint

  9. Fail138,584 miles (+2,884)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,584 miles
    Test number
    796670715941
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust joint

  10. Pass135,700 miles (+3,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,700 miles
    Test number
    556182672095
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass132,067 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    547135784543
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,934 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,934 miles
    Test number
    349267833676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCuts on inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn

  13. Fail128,932 miles (+3,725)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,932 miles
    Test number
    372240489830
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCuts on inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn

  14. Pass125,207 miles (+3,656)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    607708234333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  15. Pass121,551 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    409228083219
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  16. Fail121,551 miles (+2,457)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    216848983287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  17. Pass119,094 miles (+1,061)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    116452862214
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail118,033 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    243708270069
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront lower bumper trim missing.
    • NoteLight rust on brake discs [vehicle been standing].
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to n/s rear.

  19. Pass118,033 miles (+2,279)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    451858170043
    • NoteFront lower bumper trim missing.
    • NoteLight rust on brake discs [vehicle been standing].
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to n/s rear.

  20. Pass115,754 miles (+2,472)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    115,754 miles
    Test number
    121403339444
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStarter motor suspect
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted n/s rear

  21. Pass113,282 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    482978408031
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePossible sensor fauit on cooling system
    • NoteRear brake discs worn & pitted
    • NoteStarter motor suspect

  22. Fail113,279 miles (+8,243)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,279 miles
    Test number
    513007708076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn & pitted
    • NoteStarter motor suspect

  23. Pass105,036 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,036 miles
    Test number
    992966517062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,930 miles (+16,845)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    751992717064
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail88,085 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    144041416498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass88,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    273971516010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T401 CBL

Does T401 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 CBL is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T401 CBL?
The MOT on T401 CBL is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T401 CBL done?
T401 CBL was recorded at 149,354 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has T401 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 CBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T401 CBL 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 T401 CBL find?
T401 CBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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