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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T521 LTWMOT history

T521 LTW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
104,283 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 LTW was last recorded at 104,283 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 11,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,245 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,038 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,283 miles
  • 2023 – 93,245 miles
  • 2022 – 89,009 miles
  • 2021 – 82,651 miles
  • 2020 – 77,965 miles
  • 2019 – 70,208 miles
  • 2018 – 59,656 miles
  • 2017 – 56,096 miles
  • 2016 – 50,311 miles
  • 2015 – 43,474 miles
  • 2014 – 40,946 miles
  • 2013 – 38,391 miles
  • 2012 – 35,782 miles
  • 2011 – 33,017 miles
  • 2010 – 30,487 miles
  • 2009 – 27,587 miles
  • 2008 – 24,074 miles
  • 2007 – 21,569 miles
  • 2006 – 19,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,283 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,283 miles (+11,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    859106636842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass93,245 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    969492537196
    • 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))

  3. Fail93,241 miles (+4,232)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,241 miles
    Test number
    209023565910
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass89,009 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    279500055812
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail89,004 miles (+1)2 dangerous9 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    419101999483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail89,003 miles (+6,352)3 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    931014198828
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,651 miles (+4,686)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,651 miles
    Test number
    614858728063
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate smashed but okay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel stiff

  8. Pass77,965 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    855771603653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,208 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    958379145801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,656 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    640089205592
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail59,655 miles (+3,559)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    966215401028
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass56,096 miles (+5,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    127679804226
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass50,311 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    148617641341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,474 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,474 miles
    Test number
    968670315124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,946 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    188292724153
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteMinor play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteN/s plau in steering rack knuckle

  16. Fail40,946 miles (+2,555)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    487002024140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteMinor play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteN/s plau in steering rack knuckle

  17. Pass38,391 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,391 miles
    Test number
    955717523190
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes starting to weaken

  18. Fail38,391 miles (+2,609)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,391 miles
    Test number
    579117323167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes starting to weaken

  19. Pass35,782 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    855185132194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,017 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,017 miles
    Test number
    739513031147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBOTH (175/80/14H) FRONT TYRES 2MM
    • NoteP.A.S FEED PIPE TO RACK WEAPING ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
    • NoteN/s/f tyre valve missing dust cap
    • NoteSlight smear from wiper blades

  21. Fail33,017 miles (+2,530)1 dangerous1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,017 miles
    Test number
    839713531130
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBOTH (175/80/14H) FRONT TYRES 2MM
    • NoteP.A.S FEED PIPE TO RACK WEAPING ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
    • NoteN/s/f tyre valve missing dust cap
    • NoteService lamp on
    • NoteSlight smear from wiper blades

  22. Pass30,487 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    900437730115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

  23. Fail30,487 miles (+2,900)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    153527930131
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

  24. Pass27,587 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,587 miles
    Test number
    204619539461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,074 miles (+2,505)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,074 miles
    Test number
    451401448153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass21,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    354887537163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,569 miles (+2,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    232297337152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass19,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,245 miles
    Test number
    263668836127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 LTW

Does T521 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 LTW expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 LTW?
The MOT on T521 LTW expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 LTW done?
T521 LTW was recorded at 104,283 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has T521 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 LTW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T521 LTW 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 LTW find?
T521 LTW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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