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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T524 GROMOT history

T524 GRO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 106,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,793 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T524 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T524 GRO was last recorded at 106,793 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 9,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,726 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,067 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,793 miles
  • 2025 – 97,726 miles
  • 2024 – 84,491 miles
  • 2023 – 78,589 miles
  • 2022 – 74,548 miles
  • 2021 – 64,963 miles
  • 2020 – 59,826 miles
  • 2019 – 57,633 miles
  • 2018 – 55,659 miles
  • 2017 – 53,139 miles
  • 2016 – 50,134 miles
  • 2015 – 47,246 miles
  • 2014 – 44,594 miles
  • 2013 – 42,318 miles
  • 2011 – 38,661 miles
  • 2010 – 35,134 miles
  • 2009 – 31,718 miles
  • 2008 – 29,345 miles
  • 2007 – 27,992 miles
  • 2006 – 26,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,793 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Lower Radiator Hose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,793 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    725285274556
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Lower Radiator Hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail106,792 miles (+9,066)2 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    461853352676
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Lower Radiator Hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass97,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    922814379096
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,726 miles (+13,235)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    317118830370
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,491 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    891661456464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    327519927768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,589 miles (+4,041)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    696289917054
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,548 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    527843227615
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,546 miles (+9,583)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,546 miles
    Test number
    122514208951
    • DangerousOffside Front tie rod has play likely to detach
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering ball joint has play tie rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,963 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    381070489798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    969032929090
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail59,826 miles (+2,193)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    913157458142
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    800125208864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,325 miles (+1,666)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,325 miles
    Test number
    775006069727
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass55,659 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    557412288479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,139 miles (+3,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,139 miles
    Test number
    175508444240
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded

  17. Pass50,134 miles (+2,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,134 miles
    Test number
    737884478356
    • 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)
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,246 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,246 miles
    Test number
    976767635042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail47,245 miles (+2,651)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    199316535455
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail44,594 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    128027704117
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass44,594 miles (+2,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    829607604132
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass42,318 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    275922593077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,661 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,661 miles
    Test number
    166889901130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    184288560473
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass35,134 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    191348160409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,718 miles
    Test number
    193881579090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,718 miles (+2,373)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,718 miles
    Test number
    872691779024
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread lifting and seperating very ciose to cords

  28. Fail29,345 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    671060088004
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  29. Pass29,345 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    713570488027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    341329377067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,992 miles (+1,219)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    903149277080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f/ tyre is cracking & close to wear bars
    • NoteO/s/f/ tyre on wear bars
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is cracking

  32. Pass26,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,773 miles
    Test number
    150605766099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T524 GRO

Does T524 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T524 GRO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T524 GRO?
The MOT on T524 GRO is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T524 GRO done?
T524 GRO was recorded at 106,793 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has T524 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T524 GRO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T524 GRO 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 GRO find?
T524 GRO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: coolant leak lower radiator hose; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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