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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T526 NKKMOT history

T526 NKK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
191,913 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 NKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 NKK was last recorded at 191,913 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2017: 123,810 miles, lower than 137,868 miles on 25 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,695 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
8,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,913 miles
  • 2023 – 173,707 miles
  • 2022 – 158,600 miles
  • 2020 – 141,154 miles
  • 2019 – 135,480 miles
  • 2018 – 128,284 miles
  • 2017 – 123,810 miles
  • 2016 – 137,868 miles
  • 2015 – 126,862 miles
  • 2014 – 112,838 miles
  • 2013 – 102,403 miles
  • 2012 – 90,795 miles
  • 2011 – 76,307 miles
  • 2010 – 64,617 miles
  • 2009 – 54,692 miles
  • 2008 – 48,293 miles
  • 2007 – 41,268 miles
  • 2006 – 34,693 miles
  • 2005 – 31,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    191,913 miles
    Test number
    4085030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,882 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,882 miles
    Test number
    4083448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail191,695 miles (+17,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,695 miles
    Test number
    3927966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,707 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,707 miles
    Test number
    2213069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail173,636 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,636 miles
    Test number
    2195292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,545 miles (+14,945)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,545 miles
    Test number
    2138268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,600 miles (+17,446)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,600 miles
    Test number
    788936641435
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass141,154 miles (+5,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,154 miles
    Test number
    458817771536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,480 miles (+7,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,480 miles
    Test number
    951523913161
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  10. Pass128,284 miles (+4,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    602184496376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,810 miles (-14,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,810 miles
    Test number
    172937868791
    • 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)

  12. Pass137,868 miles (+11,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,868 miles
    Test number
    961714983426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,862 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    918151485114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside & Offside sills corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail126,861 miles (+14,023)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,861 miles
    Test number
    476981085170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside & Offside sills corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass112,838 miles (+10,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    289619764400
    • NoteChip in wind screen zone "b"/small oil leak/osr floor corroded/2xfront head lamp aims bit blerry

  16. Pass102,403 miles (+11,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,403 miles
    Test number
    158782293148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass90,795 miles (+14,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,795 miles
    Test number
    157775992158
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass76,307 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,307 miles
    Test number
    385589981145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail76,304 miles (+11,687)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    967876781199
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,617 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    840645790113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,692 miles (+6,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    651513539251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,293 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    900392348211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,268 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,268 miles
    Test number
    714456427271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,693 miles (+3,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    802171446294
    • NoteN/s front shockabsorber slightly leaking

  25. Pass31,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    821667535229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,176 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    522647535294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T526 NKK

Does T526 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 NKK expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 NKK?
The MOT on T526 NKK expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 NKK done?
T526 NKK was recorded at 191,913 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 8,240 miles a year.
Has T526 NKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 NKK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T526 NKK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T526 NKK find?
T526 NKK passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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