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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T526 NBLMOT history

T526 NBL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 67,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
67,118 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 NBL was last recorded at 67,118 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,118 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,118 miles
  • 2024 – 63,783 miles
  • 2023 – 60,988 miles
  • 2022 – 57,261 miles
  • 2021 – 53,612 miles
  • 2020 – 48,979 miles
  • 2019 – 43,355 miles
  • 2018 – 40,785 miles
  • 2017 – 36,264 miles
  • 2016 – 33,028 miles
  • 2015 – 31,897 miles
  • 2013 – 30,892 miles
  • 2012 – 29,868 miles
  • 2011 – 26,732 miles
  • 2010 – 25,857 miles
  • 2009 – 24,238 miles
  • 2008 – 17,652 miles
  • 2007 – 16,120 miles
  • 2006 – 14,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,118 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    288455147279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  2. Fail67,118 miles (+3,335)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    281126373175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  3. Pass63,783 miles (+2,795)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    577422092387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components starting to corrode

  4. Pass60,988 miles (+3,727)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,988 miles
    Test number
    714182214402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components starting to corrode

  5. Pass57,261 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    450290937816
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail57,261 miles (+3,649)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    213244104047
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,612 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    736685440258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail53,612 miles (+4,633)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    120464234088
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass48,979 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    864723143060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail48,978 miles (+5,623)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    465730186055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,355 miles (+2,570)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    838697001981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass40,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    221511103237
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail40,785 miles (+4,521)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    551024891711
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass36,264 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,264 miles
    Test number
    290630472832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail36,242 miles (+3,214)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    139403545028
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass33,028 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    326882450044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass31,897 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,897 miles
    Test number
    848818305025
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail31,896 miles (+1,004)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    105896705034
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass30,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,892 miles
    Test number
    446264053343
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail30,892 miles (+1,024)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,892 miles
    Test number
    937662953361
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  21. Pass29,868 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,868 miles
    Test number
    307343752398
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    695805502015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail282,296 miles (+255,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,296 miles
    Test number
    759885502047
    • 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)

  24. Pass26,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    389725901037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,732 miles (+875)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    415855501040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass25,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    934055300049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail25,857 miles (+1,619)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    212544100036
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass24,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    884453219077
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Fail24,238 miles (+6,586)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    532642119072
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass17,652 miles (+1,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,652 miles
    Test number
    553835018017
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight binding o/s/r brake.

  31. Pass16,120 miles (+1,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,120 miles
    Test number
    512143257082
    • NoteSlight binding o/s/r brake.

  32. Pass14,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,511 miles
    Test number
    583785246060
    • NoteSlight binding o/s/r brake

Questions about T526 NBL

Does T526 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T526 NBL is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T526 NBL?
The MOT on T526 NBL is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T526 NBL done?
T526 NBL was recorded at 67,118 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has T526 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 NBL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T526 NBL 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 T526 NBL find?
T526 NBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipes corroded; vehicle underside corroded.

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