
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T551 FPPMOT history
T551 FPP is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 260,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 260,591 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,496 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T551 FPP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T551 FPP was last recorded at 260,591 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 258,218 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,373 miles
- Average per year
- 5,496 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 260,591 miles
- 2024 – 258,218 miles
- 2023 – 255,084 miles
- 2022 – 252,123 miles
- 2021 – 247,682 miles
- 2020 – 243,187 miles
- 2019 – 239,404 miles
- 2018 – 234,288 miles
- 2017 – 228,204 miles
- 2016 – 225,003 miles
- 2015 – 221,220 miles
- 2014 – 213,012 miles
- 2013 – 203,800 miles
- 2012 – 202,394 miles
- 2011 – 192,203 miles
- 2010 – 184,436 miles
- 2009 – 177,108 miles
- 2008 – 173,765 miles
- 2007 – 161,987 miles
- 2006 – 151,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear axle beam corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass260,591 miles (+2,373)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 260,591 miles
- Test number
- 642858737321
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass258,218 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 258,218 miles
- Test number
- 381535014734
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail258,214 miles (+3,130)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,214 miles
- Test number
- 202747090225
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass255,084 miles (+2,961)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 255,084 miles
- Test number
- 598451834298
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass252,123 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 252,123 miles
- Test number
- 519637231799
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers missing
Fail252,119 miles (+4,437)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,119 miles
- Test number
- 632367599198
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Pass247,682 miles (+4,495)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 247,682 miles
- Test number
- 510967531843
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass243,187 miles (+3,783)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 243,187 miles
- Test number
- 489506586182
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass239,404 miles (+5,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 239,404 miles
- Test number
- 313094283223
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass234,288 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 234,288 miles
- Test number
- 198865384415
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc poor condition
- AdvisoryAll floor pans corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock upper shields insecure
Fail234,273 miles (+6,069)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,273 miles
- Test number
- 433201335855
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc poor condition
- AdvisoryAll floor pans corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock upper shields insecure
Pass228,204 miles (+3,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 228,204 miles
- Test number
- 289654767763
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass225,003 miles (+3,783)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 225,003 miles
- Test number
- 420628915432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,220 miles (+8,208)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 221,220 miles
- Test number
- 625525367782
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken
Pass213,012 miles (+9,212)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 213,012 miles
- Test number
- 276282554254
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Pass203,800 miles (+1,406)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 203,800 miles
- Test number
- 798757053210
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DAMAGED
- NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Pass202,394 miles8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 202,394 miles
- Test number
- 149370682176
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth cv gaitors only just acceptable,
- NoteFront ex mounts weak.
- NoteH/light lens cracked.
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn.
Fail202,394 miles (+10,191)5 failures9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,394 miles
- Test number
- 217288072171
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth cv gaitors only just acceptable,
- NoteFront ex mounts weak.
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn.
Pass192,203 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 192,203 miles
- Test number
- 585708371156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,184 miles (+64)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,184 miles
- Test number
- 419044671165
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteNear side front tyre has curb damage.
Fail192,120 miles (+7,684)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,120 miles
- Test number
- 265298161439
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteNear side front tyre has curb damage.
- NoteUnable to test rear wheel bearings[binding rear brakes]
Pass184,436 miles (+9)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 184,436 miles
- Test number
- 254489550428
- NoteEngine undertray damaged
- NoteOffside head lamp cracked but not affecting beam image
Fail184,427 miles (+7,319)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,427 miles
- Test number
- 554614250141
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
- NoteEngine undertray damaged
- NoteOffside head lamp cracked but not affecting beam image
Pass177,108 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 177,108 miles
- Test number
- 984420179125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,026 miles (+3,261)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,026 miles
- Test number
- 801053669185
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteDamage on alloys stone chip in n/s/f headlamp crack in o/s/f headlamp scratch on n/s/r door and front bumper front brake discs lipped and worn
- NoteFront tyers wearing close to limit on edges front brake hosers cracking n/s/r tyre close to limit on edges and cracking exhaust rusting
Fail173,765 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,765 miles
- Test number
- 483005468169
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass173,765 miles (+11,778)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 173,765 miles
- Test number
- 610935268196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,987 miles (+10,862)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 161,987 miles
- Test number
- 191516067143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes perished
Pass151,125 miles (+792)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 151,125 miles
- Test number
- 662977266153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,333 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,333 miles
- Test number
- 740433556191
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T551 FPP
- Does T551 FPP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 FPP is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T551 FPP?
- The MOT on T551 FPP is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T551 FPP done?
- T551 FPP was recorded at 260,591 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
- Has T551 FPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T551 FPP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T551 FPP 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 FPP find?
- T551 FPP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear subframe corroded.
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