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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T524 ALNMOT history

T524 ALN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,188 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T524 ALN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T524 ALN was last recorded at 98,188 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,362 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
826 miles
Average per year
3,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,188 miles
  • 2025 – 97,362 miles
  • 2024 – 95,396 miles
  • 2023 – 93,014 miles
  • 2022 – 89,983 miles
  • 2021 – 86,255 miles
  • 2020 – 82,927 miles
  • 2019 – 79,018 miles
  • 2018 – 74,568 miles
  • 2017 – 69,514 miles
  • 2016 – 65,123 miles
  • 2015 – 60,927 miles
  • 2014 – 56,876 miles
  • 2013 – 53,353 miles
  • 2012 – 48,334 miles
  • 2011 – 46,404 miles
  • 2010 – 43,061 miles
  • 2009 – 37,327 miles
  • 2008 – 33,435 miles
  • 2007 – 31,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,188 miles (+826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    438084811007
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,362 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    982299770964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,396 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    956947380474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    796751555598
    • AdvisoryExhaust system noisy

  5. Fail93,014 miles (+3,031)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    787173327960
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system noisy

  6. Pass89,983 miles (+3,728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    613522736494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose BOTTOM OF FRONT WING CORROSION NO SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WHISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WHISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,255 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,255 miles
    Test number
    380769935361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,242 miles (+3,315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    119551487362
    • MajorEmissions not tested emissions not checked due to exhaust rear box broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass82,927 miles (+3,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,927 miles
    Test number
    270325603491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses. (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,018 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    518316521866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,934 miles (+4,366)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,934 miles
    Test number
    988803419105
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass74,568 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    196650393523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,514 miles (+4,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    392161932046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass65,123 miles (+4,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    790980025820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,927 miles (+4,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    285023585475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,876 miles (+3,523)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,876 miles
    Test number
    906980584083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear door lock button broken
    • NoteRear axle bush's seriously deteriorated

  17. Pass53,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,353 miles
    Test number
    188179873491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail53,353 miles (+5,019)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,353 miles
    Test number
    326889673066
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,334 miles (+1,930)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    119573582494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges and cut on the outer side wall.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are cracking.
    • NoteWipers.

  20. Pass46,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    508399651079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,404 miles (+3,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    687599851077
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  22. Pass43,061 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    921630470097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    812093569029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,327 miles (+3,892)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    152516359427
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass33,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,435 miles
    Test number
    493104658075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,435 miles (+1,776)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,435 miles
    Test number
    382633558070
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass31,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    530840467018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T524 ALN

Does T524 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T524 ALN is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T524 ALN?
The MOT on T524 ALN is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T524 ALN done?
T524 ALN was recorded at 98,188 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
Has T524 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T524 ALN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T524 ALN 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 T524 ALN find?
T524 ALN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side]; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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