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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T521 DNNMOT history

T521 DNN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,740 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 DNN
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 DNN was last recorded at 90,740 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,330 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
3,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,740 miles
  • 2024 – 89,330 miles
  • 2023 – 88,175 miles
  • 2022 – 86,432 miles
  • 2021 – 85,164 miles
  • 2020 – 84,239 miles
  • 2019 – 81,643 miles
  • 2018 – 78,369 miles
  • 2017 – 75,052 miles
  • 2016 – 71,296 miles
  • 2015 – 67,302 miles
  • 2014 – 62,912 miles
  • 2013 – 57,560 miles
  • 2012 – 51,518 miles
  • 2011 – 44,425 miles
  • 2010 – 37,586 miles
  • 2009 – 31,627 miles
  • 2008 – 25,392 miles
  • 2007 – 23,063 miles
  • 2006 – 21,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,740 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,740 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    203969436554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,330 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    245524554677
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,328 miles (+1,153)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,328 miles
    Test number
    803971244244
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,175 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    863846542169
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail88,169 miles (+1,737)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,169 miles
    Test number
    620365559843
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,432 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    164585381249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,164 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    537584032012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,239 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    518192730075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass81,643 miles (+112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    809648343146
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,531 miles (+3,162)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,531 miles
    Test number
    230510304042
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under Seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    964114205251
    • AdvisoryAdvise all rear brake pipes and unions showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brakes slightly imbalanced
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear/free play to o/s steering arm inner joint/knuckle

  12. Fail78,369 miles (+3,317)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    440890473559
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise all rear brake pipes and unions showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brakes slightly imbalanced
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear/free play to o/s steering arm inner joint/knuckle

  13. Pass75,052 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,052 miles
    Test number
    386442673401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,296 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    792898237498
    • AdvisoryBoth rear number plate lamps loose but will not fall out or show white light to the rear.

  15. Fail71,220 miles (+3,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    684444457192
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass67,302 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    805244295078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,912 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    747559504161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,560 miles
    Test number
    285540613464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,560 miles (+6,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,560 miles
    Test number
    986440613195
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass51,518 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,518 miles
    Test number
    116278102189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,425 miles (+6,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,425 miles
    Test number
    877829191026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,586 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    633043390036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,627 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,627 miles
    Test number
    274625919489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,392 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,392 miles
    Test number
    231426808189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,063 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    224189407177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,734 miles
    Test number
    490718996072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 DNN

Does T521 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 DNN is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T521 DNN?
The MOT on T521 DNN 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 T521 DNN done?
T521 DNN was recorded at 90,740 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,536 miles a year.
Has T521 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 DNN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T521 DNN 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 T521 DNN find?
T521 DNN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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