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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T551 DFCMOT history

T551 DFC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 173,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
173,573 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 DFC
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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 DFC was last recorded at 173,573 miles on 22 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,570 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,573 miles
  • 2023 – 169,497 miles
  • 2022 – 166,666 miles
  • 2021 – 164,144 miles
  • 2020 – 156,052 miles
  • 2019 – 151,277 miles
  • 2018 – 143,496 miles
  • 2017 – 133,643 miles
  • 2016 – 126,269 miles
  • 2015 – 116,349 miles
  • 2014 – 110,876 miles
  • 2013 – 108,759 miles
  • 2012 – 101,702 miles
  • 2011 – 94,596 miles
  • 2010 – 85,033 miles
  • 2009 – 76,665 miles
  • 2008 – 52,426 miles
  • 2007 – 41,014 miles
  • 2006 – 36,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,573 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,573 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,573 miles
    Test number
    421929110926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,570 miles (+4,073)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,570 miles
    Test number
    637319375471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury fiore (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury flore (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass169,497 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,497 miles
    Test number
    878779157256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,666 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,666 miles
    Test number
    609118364268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail166,648 miles (+2,504)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,648 miles
    Test number
    978702363368
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass164,144 miles (+8,092)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,144 miles
    Test number
    136922292990
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,052 miles
    Test number
    518636833241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,052 miles (+4,775)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,052 miles
    Test number
    194240898326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass151,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,277 miles
    Test number
    426912660439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail151,277 miles (+7,781)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,277 miles
    Test number
    868412921449
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass143,496 miles (+9,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,496 miles
    Test number
    360367472275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four disc brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Pass133,643 miles (+147)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,643 miles
    Test number
    167328459731
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & O/S DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySIGNS OF FRONT ANTI-ROLL FOULING DRIVESHAFT O/S

  13. Fail133,496 miles (+7,227)1 dangerous4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,496 miles
    Test number
    959045594761
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area & centre mounting broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan in 2 places (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & O/S DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySIGNS OF FRONT ANTI-ROLL FOULING DRIVESHAFT O/S

  14. Pass126,269 miles (+9,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,269 miles
    Test number
    246070086049
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,349 miles (+298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,349 miles
    Test number
    899457445010
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail116,051 miles (+5,175)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,051 miles
    Test number
    367270545058
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass110,876 miles (+2,117)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    228362454022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass108,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    755222953028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,759 miles (+7,057)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    756392953027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass101,702 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    688849072004
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail101,699 miles (+7,103)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    188066872439
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass94,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    318277071035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,596 miles (+9,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    347497271053
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass85,033 miles (+8,368)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    481551370006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDiscs corroded

  25. Pass76,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    890182779092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail76,665 miles (+24,239)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    230232479022
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  27. Pass52,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    683930508185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,425 miles (+11,411)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    964110608115
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  29. Pass41,014 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    580370707120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,987 miles
    Test number
    822757786062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 DFC

Does T551 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 DFC expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 DFC?
The MOT on T551 DFC expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 DFC done?
T551 DFC was recorded at 173,573 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 7,525 miles a year.
Has T551 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 DFC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T551 DFC 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 T551 DFC find?
T551 DFC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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