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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T557 UFSMOT history

T557 UFS is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,836 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 UFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 UFS was last recorded at 100,836 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,131 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,705 miles
Average per year
3,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,836 miles
  • 2024 – 99,131 miles
  • 2022 – 98,234 miles
  • 2021 – 92,243 miles
  • 2020 – 88,987 miles
  • 2019 – 83,270 miles
  • 2018 – 76,652 miles
  • 2017 – 68,306 miles
  • 2016 – 64,471 miles
  • 2014 – 59,012 miles
  • 2013 – 53,453 miles
  • 2012 – 44,872 miles
  • 2011 – 42,796 miles
  • 2010 – 39,922 miles
  • 2009 – 38,088 miles
  • 2008 – 36,590 miles
  • 2007 – 34,374 miles
  • 2006 – 30,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,836 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,836 miles (+1,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    503773596032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,131 miles (+897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    789229391965
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop

  3. Pass98,234 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,234 miles
    Test number
    240324857009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,243 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    443351901422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,987 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,987 miles
    Test number
    241997355203
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail88,985 miles (+5,715)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    401425895725
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass83,270 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    670482161719
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail83,270 miles (+6,618)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    751543876329
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass76,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    551016992556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail76,652 miles (+1,878)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    854788380186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail74,774 miles (+6,468)13 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    814122253855
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass68,306 miles (+3,835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    687072240394
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass64,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    782990393547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip device is missing

  14. Fail64,471 miles (+5,459)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    515805206228
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle mount bushes poor cond
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  15. Pass59,012 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    448065164479
    • NoteCat broken up internally
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Fail59,012 miles (+5,559)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    326035764383
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCat broken up internally
    • NoteOffside front headlamp broken
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Pass53,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    695695263317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,453 miles (+8,581)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    409794163306
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass44,872 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    978418542327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    248902361371
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Fail42,796 miles (+2,874)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    475022761424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass39,922 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    310742470129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,088 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    234001269452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,590 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    673653368142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,374 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,374 miles
    Test number
    320022877193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    161126066122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 UFS

Does T557 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 UFS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T557 UFS?
The MOT on T557 UFS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 UFS done?
T557 UFS was recorded at 100,836 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,585 miles a year.
Has T557 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 UFS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T557 UFS 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 T557 UFS find?
T557 UFS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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