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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T511 NARMOT history

T511 NAR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
235,119 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T511 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T511 NAR was last recorded at 235,119 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,319 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,800 miles
Average per year
4,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,119 miles
  • 2020 – 230,319 miles
  • 2019 – 219,533 miles
  • 2018 – 219,057 miles
  • 2016 – 218,260 miles
  • 2015 – 216,497 miles
  • 2014 – 214,021 miles
  • 2013 – 207,936 miles
  • 2012 – 203,284 miles
  • 2011 – 197,764 miles
  • 2010 – 190,161 miles
  • 2009 – 177,838 miles
  • 2008 – 165,217 miles
  • 2007 – 153,090 miles
  • 2006 – 139,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,119 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,119 miles (+4,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    235,119 miles
    Test number
    660863362471
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass230,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    230,319 miles
    Test number
    390790616119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail230,319 miles (+10,786)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,319 miles
    Test number
    579021603467
    • Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass219,533 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    219,533 miles
    Test number
    985178004242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass219,057 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    219,057 miles
    Test number
    591054187114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass218,260 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    218,260 miles
    Test number
    421261376482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass216,497 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    216,497 miles
    Test number
    175724555010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass214,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    214,021 miles
    Test number
    168896254403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail214,021 miles (+6,085)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,021 miles
    Test number
    729285354036
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass207,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    207,936 miles
    Test number
    448964343012
    • 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)

  11. Fail207,936 miles (+4,652)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,936 miles
    Test number
    809134343085
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  12. Pass203,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    203,284 miles
    Test number
    598883152049
    • 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)

  13. Fail203,283 miles (+5,519)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,283 miles
    Test number
    238153552095
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass197,764 miles (+7,603)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    197,764 miles
    Test number
    125220061447
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades performance just acceptable

  15. Pass190,161 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    190,161 miles
    Test number
    974106050080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront registration plate slight delamination
    • NoteO/S/R brake binding slightly when turned by hand
    • NoteRear registration plate slight delamination

  16. Fail190,159 miles (+12,321)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,159 miles
    Test number
    101436350489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront registration plate slight delamination
    • NoteO/S/R brake binding slightly when turned by hand
    • NoteRear registration plate slight delamination

  17. Pass177,838 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    177,838 miles
    Test number
    410161649042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass165,217 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    165,217 miles
    Test number
    564032948001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail165,214 miles (+12,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,214 miles
    Test number
    761279838047
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureUpper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  20. Fail153,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,090 miles
    Test number
    221523957000
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass153,090 miles (+13,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    153,090 miles
    Test number
    503403757000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,747 miles
    Test number
    200058356054
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass139,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    139,747 miles
    Test number
    462498856024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T511 NAR

Does T511 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T511 NAR is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T511 NAR?
The MOT on T511 NAR is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T511 NAR done?
T511 NAR was recorded at 235,119 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,788 miles a year.
Has T511 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T511 NAR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T511 NAR 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 T511 NAR find?
T511 NAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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