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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T525 PBLMOT history

T525 PBL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
154,140 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T525 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T525 PBL was last recorded at 154,140 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 21,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,572 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
21,568 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,140 miles
  • 2023 – 132,572 miles
  • 2022 – 108,918 miles
  • 2021 – 99,402 miles
  • 2020 – 99,084 miles
  • 2019 – 97,487 miles
  • 2018 – 96,178 miles
  • 2017 – 94,423 miles
  • 2016 – 92,002 miles
  • 2015 – 88,960 miles
  • 2014 – 85,574 miles
  • 2013 – 82,572 miles
  • 2012 – 78,897 miles
  • 2011 – 74,377 miles
  • 2010 – 70,388 miles
  • 2009 – 66,715 miles
  • 2008 – 62,847 miles
  • 2007 – 58,730 miles
  • 2006 – 51,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advanced wear to both front top suspension mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,140 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,140 miles
    Test number
    487016052342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,135 miles (+21,563)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,135 miles
    Test number
    904008018903
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,572 miles (+23,654)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,572 miles
    Test number
    528616298935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Uneven wear and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger Front Window Inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers Smeary

  4. Pass108,918 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    608241569142
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged

  5. Fail108,914 miles (+9,512)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    376724492024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged

  6. Pass99,402 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    847937906926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,084 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    771038340539
    • AdvisoryAdvanced wear to both front top suspension mountings

  8. Fail99,082 miles (+1,595)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,082 miles
    Test number
    184632734680
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced wear to both front top suspension mountings

  9. Pass97,487 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    999031409987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,178 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    665134477788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,423 miles (+2,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    375766002734
    • 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)

  12. Pass92,002 miles (+3,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,002 miles
    Test number
    955482956319
    • AdvisoryKnock on front suspension on shaker plate test but unable to pin-point..
    • AdvisoryN/s hand-brake lever adjusted off of stop
    • AdvisoryO/s outer body sill damaged.

  13. Pass88,960 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    345004255006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDamage to o/s front sill
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s parking brake effort low
    • NoteN/s rear brake caliper handbrake lever not against stop

  14. Fail88,960 miles (+3,386)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    357564255088
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDamage to o/s front sill
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s parking brake effort low
    • NoteN/s rear brake caliper handbrake lever not against stop

  15. Fail85,574 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    416456354064
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  16. Pass85,574 miles (+3,002)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    858946154064
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  17. Pass82,572 miles (+3,675)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    169526353071
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Pass78,897 miles (+4,520)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    287622752072
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteSmall stonechips to windscreen

  19. Pass74,377 miles (+3,989)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    357354551020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear beam axle bushes unbonding

  20. Pass70,388 miles (+3,673)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    711405550051
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust.
    • NoteSlight damage to O/S outer sill.
    • NoteSlight oil leaks.
    • NoteSlight wear to axle beam bushes.

  21. Pass66,715 miles (+3,868)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    654195459086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvanced wear to o/s beam axle bush
    • NoteFront number plate crackied

  22. Pass62,847 miles (+4,117)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    952503958046
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRaer number plate damaged

  23. Pass58,730 miles (+7,667)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    672781057001
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteDamage to o/s sill
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NotePinhole in o/s cv boot
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteUnable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather

  24. Fail51,063 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    111286846436
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass51,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    280226946063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T525 PBL

Does T525 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T525 PBL expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T525 PBL?
The MOT on T525 PBL expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T525 PBL done?
T525 PBL was recorded at 154,140 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has T525 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T525 PBL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T525 PBL 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 T525 PBL find?
T525 PBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, and 1 more.

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