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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T551 PNFMOT history

T551 PNF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,964 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 PNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 PNF was last recorded at 164,964 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,906 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,964 miles
  • 2025 – 161,278 miles
  • 2024 – 157,493 miles
  • 2023 – 152,317 miles
  • 2022 – 145,747 miles
  • 2021 – 141,708 miles
  • 2020 – 137,923 miles
  • 2019 – 133,567 miles
  • 2018 – 128,368 miles
  • 2017 – 123,462 miles
  • 2016 – 118,996 miles
  • 2015 – 114,422 miles
  • 2014 – 108,789 miles
  • 2013 – 103,449 miles
  • 2012 – 97,570 miles
  • 2011 – 93,441 miles
  • 2010 – 90,704 miles
  • 2009 – 87,233 miles
  • 2008 – 83,774 miles
  • 2007 – 79,654 miles
  • 2006 – 76,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,964 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSHES IN THE WISHBONES.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,964 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,964 miles
    Test number
    521757600627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,906 miles (+3,628)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,906 miles
    Test number
    576581492537
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,278 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,278 miles
    Test number
    888450026890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,263 miles (+3,770)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,263 miles
    Test number
    976308010747
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER /OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK ARM INNER JOINT WORN. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SPLITTING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH FLOOR PANS CORRODED AND HOLED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,493 miles (+5,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,493 miles
    Test number
    448292263754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass152,317 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,317 miles
    Test number
    498978751169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,747 miles (+4,039)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,747 miles
    Test number
    268977277641
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,708 miles
    Test number
    725984644320
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSHES IN THE WISHBONES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,708 miles (+3,785)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,708 miles
    Test number
    616335911418
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSHES IN THE WISHBONES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,923 miles (+4,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,923 miles
    Test number
    213516163336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass133,567 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    263027868525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,552 miles (+5,184)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    248930315355
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH PERISHED AND SPLIT. (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass128,368 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,368 miles
    Test number
    195252980496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,353 miles (+4,891)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,353 miles
    Test number
    161218624942
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass123,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,462 miles
    Test number
    929444198736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail123,452 miles (+4,456)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,452 miles
    Test number
    874856146214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass118,996 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,996 miles
    Test number
    931516774128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,902 miles (+4,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,902 miles
    Test number
    917519028228
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AND CAT AREA. (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  19. Pass114,422 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    270956244359
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail114,411 miles (+5,622)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    289912043774
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass108,789 miles (+5,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,789 miles
    Test number
    715610344216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass103,449 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    347188213290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,570 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    726546102207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,441 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    149936201218
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail90,704 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    134907800226
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass90,704 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    160217200265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,233 miles (+3,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,233 miles
    Test number
    360629109280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  28. Pass83,774 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,774 miles
    Test number
    472455708200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,654 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    373777907497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    171557606266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T551 PNF

Does T551 PNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 PNF is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 PNF?
The MOT on T551 PNF is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 PNF done?
T551 PNF was recorded at 164,964 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has T551 PNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 PNF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T551 PNF 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 PNF find?
T551 PNF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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