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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

T881 DUBMOT history

T881 DUB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
113,710 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T881 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T881 DUB was last recorded at 113,710 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,058 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,652 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,710 miles
  • 2024 – 111,058 miles
  • 2023 – 108,265 miles
  • 2022 – 104,502 miles
  • 2021 – 98,592 miles
  • 2020 – 89,078 miles
  • 2019 – 82,883 miles
  • 2017 – 76,521 miles
  • 2016 – 65,206 miles
  • 2015 – 61,753 miles
  • 2014 – 55,865 miles
  • 2013 – 49,924 miles
  • 2012 – 44,788 miles
  • 2011 – 41,215 miles
  • 2010 – 38,515 miles
  • 2008 – 35,282 miles
  • 2007 – 31,549 miles
  • 2006 – 27,505 miles
  • 2005 – 22,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,710 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,710 miles (+2,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,710 miles
    Test number
    693035090683
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  2. Pass111,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    655295548337
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail111,058 miles (+2,793)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    599309564976
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass108,265 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,265 miles
    Test number
    201412302678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,502 miles (+5,910)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    140591083841
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass98,592 miles (+9,514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    161000329307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    556845535594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail89,078 miles (+6,195)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    327769534895
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,883 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    450069025173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,521 miles (+11,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    897882472298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass65,206 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    231137377042
    • AdvisoryBoth Lower rear Axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

  12. Pass61,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    501537954362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,753 miles (+5,888)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    478283419536
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre nail in outer sidewall
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass55,865 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    409226944387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre cut in outer edge of tread

  15. Fail55,865 miles (+5,941)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    629085744399
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre cut in outer edge of tread

  16. Pass49,924 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    486552333456
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail49,924 miles (+5,136)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    638782233398
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass44,788 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    347395852381
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass43,206 miles (+1,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,206 miles
    Test number
    969496902019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,215 miles (+2,700)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,215 miles
    Test number
    837245541001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

  21. Pass38,515 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    930834100008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,282 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    393864548347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,549 miles (+4,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    234501057351
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass27,505 miles (+4,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    674351746360
    • NoteNearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

  25. Pass22,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,655 miles
    Test number
    650496455365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T881 DUB

Does T881 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T881 DUB expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T881 DUB?
The MOT on T881 DUB expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T881 DUB done?
T881 DUB was recorded at 113,710 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has T881 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T881 DUB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T881 DUB 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 T881 DUB find?
T881 DUB passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive gear box; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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