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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T522 NEGMOT history

T522 NEG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,484 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 NEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 NEG was last recorded at 86,484 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,483 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,484 miles
  • 2024 – 85,447 miles
  • 2023 – 84,183 miles
  • 2022 – 82,968 miles
  • 2021 – 81,313 miles
  • 2020 – 80,014 miles
  • 2019 – 79,020 miles
  • 2018 – 78,024 miles
  • 2017 – 76,985 miles
  • 2016 – 75,482 miles
  • 2015 – 73,452 miles
  • 2014 – 71,490 miles
  • 2013 – 69,446 miles
  • 2012 – 67,498 miles
  • 2011 – 64,703 miles
  • 2010 – 60,929 miles
  • 2009 – 57,048 miles
  • 2008 – 53,578 miles
  • 2007 – 49,296 miles
  • 2006 – 48,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,484 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,484 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,484 miles
    Test number
    412697682027
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail86,483 miles (+1,036)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    470370269734
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass85,447 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    613734602972
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail85,447 miles (+1,264)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    687975236746
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps provide insufficient light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam sub frame bush to body worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam sub frame bush to body worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,183 miles (+1,215)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    600930073413
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass82,968 miles (+1,655)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    203875208597
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass81,313 miles (+1,299)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,313 miles
    Test number
    769224089162
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass80,014 miles (+994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    435099318871
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass79,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    625456313524
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail79,020 miles (+996)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    982514906211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass78,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    239011778749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,024 miles (+1,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    185259614515
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass76,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    527947817880
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail76,985 miles (+1,503)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    373556497625
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    250020891595
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail75,482 miles (+2,030)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    653681569595
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass73,452 miles (+1,962)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    127981955030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePark brake effort a little low off side rear
    • NoteSlight bind rear brake's

  18. Pass71,490 miles (+2,044)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,490 miles
    Test number
    429520454014
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight brake bind off side and near side rear

  19. Pass69,446 miles (+1,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    376602953045
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail67,498 miles4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    305544352018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteParking brake effort a little low off side
    • NoteUneven wear off side front tyre

  21. Pass67,498 miles (+2,795)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    919384452038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteParking brake effort a little low off side
    • NoteUneven wear off side front tyre

  22. Pass64,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    195664951426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,703 miles (+3,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    725153551051
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass60,929 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    604005250084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    174349059448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail57,048 miles (+3,470)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    923908959068
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,578 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    652060968064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,296 miles (+1,064)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    620291767017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate deterioration

  29. Pass48,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    602191466014
    • 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)

Questions about T522 NEG

Does T522 NEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 NEG expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 NEG?
The MOT on T522 NEG expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 NEG done?
T522 NEG was recorded at 86,484 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 2,016 miles a year.
Has T522 NEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 NEG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T522 NEG 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 T522 NEG find?
T522 NEG passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides., and 1 more.

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