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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T533 NAWMOT history

T533 NAW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 257,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2026
Mileage
257,383 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T533 NAW was last recorded at 257,383 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 14,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,340 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,043 miles
Average per year
9,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,383 miles
  • 2025 – 243,340 miles
  • 2024 – 235,325 miles
  • 2023 – 228,787 miles
  • 2022 – 222,644 miles
  • 2021 – 215,423 miles
  • 2020 – 208,361 miles
  • 2019 – 202,010 miles
  • 2018 – 197,467 miles
  • 2017 – 189,462 miles
  • 2016 – 178,301 miles
  • 2015 – 167,958 miles
  • 2014 – 157,831 miles
  • 2013 – 146,245 miles
  • 2012 – 133,711 miles
  • 2011 – 121,676 miles
  • 2010 – 108,809 miles
  • 2009 – 96,858 miles
  • 2008 – 86,364 miles
  • 2007 – 76,113 miles
  • 2006 – 66,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail257,383 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A & Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail257,383 miles (+14,043)3 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,383 miles
    Test number
    851601850356
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A & Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass243,340 miles (+188)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    243,340 miles
    Test number
    255681207323
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail243,152 miles (+7,827)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,152 miles
    Test number
    941144883970
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass235,325 miles (+75)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    235,325 miles
    Test number
    301768688241
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail235,250 miles (+6,463)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,250 miles
    Test number
    896723004092
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass228,787 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    228,787 miles
    Test number
    495124884539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail228,754 miles (+6,110)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,754 miles
    Test number
    671927746742
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (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 arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass222,644 miles (+7,221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    222,644 miles
    Test number
    100185373633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass215,423 miles (+7,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    215,423 miles
    Test number
    303076661116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass208,361 miles (+6,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    208,361 miles
    Test number
    295990099310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass202,010 miles (+4,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,010 miles
    Test number
    769330930989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass197,467 miles (+8,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    197,467 miles
    Test number
    805360902782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass189,462 miles (+11,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    189,462 miles
    Test number
    741269633289
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has slight resistance
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps have surface rust present

  14. Pass178,301 miles (+10,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    178,301 miles
    Test number
    653792875855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak

  15. Pass167,958 miles (+10,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    167,958 miles
    Test number
    877927945000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass157,831 miles (+11,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    157,831 miles
    Test number
    656781854002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass146,245 miles (+12,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,245 miles
    Test number
    857650153097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass133,711 miles (+12,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    133,711 miles
    Test number
    248455942096
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass121,676 miles (+12,867)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,676 miles
    Test number
    315381541003
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteNearside front indicator slightly discoloured
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on lower limit

  20. Pass108,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    201520640055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail108,809 miles (+11,951)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    351480340028
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass96,858 miles (+10,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,858 miles
    Test number
    822100359064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass86,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    103393048483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail86,362 miles (+10,249)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,362 miles
    Test number
    134173448436
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass76,113 miles (+9,713)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    590152057040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s handbrake performance low

  26. Pass66,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    143950346449
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T533 NAW

Does T533 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T533 NAW expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T533 NAW?
The MOT on T533 NAW expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T533 NAW done?
T533 NAW was recorded at 257,383 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,535 miles a year.
Has T533 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 NAW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T533 NAW 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 T533 NAW find?
T533 NAW failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; nearside front suspension component ball joint likely to become detached, and 14 more.

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