Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T51 CBNMOT history
T51 CBN is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,750 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T51 CBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T51 CBN was last recorded at 73,750 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,111 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,639 miles
- Average per year
- 1,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,750 miles
- 2025 – 68,111 miles
- 2024 – 64,611 miles
- 2023 – 61,362 miles
- 2022 – 59,147 miles
- 2021 – 57,354 miles
- 2017 – 57,113 miles
- 2016 – 56,950 miles
- 2015 – 56,606 miles
- 2014 – 56,254 miles
- 2013 – 55,788 miles
- 2012 – 54,966 miles
- 2011 – 53,856 miles
- 2010 – 50,560 miles
- 2009 – 48,177 miles
- 2008 – 45,454 miles
- 2007 – 41,548 miles
- 2006 – 37,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,750 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing down slightly on edges
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside lower sill damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
N/s sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,750 miles (+5,639)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,750 miles
- Test number
- 213481034178
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing down slightly on edges
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside lower sill damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,111 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 68,111 miles
- Test number
- 489100045944
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail68,111 miles (+3,500)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,111 miles
- Test number
- 761168317831
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass64,611 miles (+3,249)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 64,611 miles
- Test number
- 911550394951
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front MacPherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachments
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded slightly
Pass61,362 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 61,362 miles
- Test number
- 532892332913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass59,147 miles (+1,793)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 59,147 miles
- Test number
- 753605926951
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass57,354 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,354 miles
- Test number
- 108531207791
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s sill damaged
Fail57,354 miles (+241)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,354 miles
- Test number
- 818011483699
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s sill damaged
Pass57,113 miles (+163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 57,113 miles
- Test number
- 168160428392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Pass56,950 miles (+344)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 56,950 miles
- Test number
- 985178036612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper end (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
Pass56,606 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,606 miles
- Test number
- 645897445046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,254 miles (+466)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,254 miles
- Test number
- 378411674041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
Pass55,788 miles (+822)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 55,788 miles
- Test number
- 588472943019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,966 miles (+1,110)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,966 miles
- Test number
- 358077042019
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front coil springs corroding at tops.
- NoteBoth rear coil sprins corroding.
- NoteSlight lift in both front top strut mountings.
Pass53,856 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,856 miles
- Test number
- 347850961029
- NoteSome play in offside front strut top mounting
Fail53,856 miles (+3,296)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,856 miles
- Test number
- 326400361027
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteSome play in offside front strut top mounting
Pass50,560 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,560 miles
- Test number
- 611019430018
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass48,177 miles (+2,723)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,177 miles
- Test number
- 262786159088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,454 miles (+3,906)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,454 miles
- Test number
- 803548358008
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWiper blades deteriorating
Pass41,548 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,548 miles
- Test number
- 112285667468
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,548 miles (+4,177)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,548 miles
- Test number
- 462385867067
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,371 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 37,371 miles
- Test number
- 174277796048
- NoteBoth inner driveshaft gaiters leaking.
Questions about T51 CBN
- Does T51 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 CBN is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T51 CBN?
- The MOT on T51 CBN is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T51 CBN done?
- T51 CBN was recorded at 73,750 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
- Has T51 CBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T51 CBN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T51 CBN 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 T51 CBN find?
- T51 CBN passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: both front tyres wearing down slightly on edges; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.
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