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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T91 GSLMOT history

T91 GSL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,322 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T91 GSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T91 GSL was last recorded at 132,322 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 26,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,555 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
26,767 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,322 miles
  • 2021 – 105,555 miles
  • 2019 – 96,791 miles
  • 2018 – 88,622 miles
  • 2017 – 78,074 miles
  • 2016 – 69,384 miles
  • 2015 – 65,669 miles
  • 2014 – 53,473 miles
  • 2013 – 50,581 miles
  • 2012 – 48,780 miles
  • 2011 – 46,879 miles
  • 2010 – 45,048 miles
  • 2009 – 42,869 miles
  • 2008 – 40,661 miles
  • 2007 – 38,794 miles
  • 2006 – 37,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,322 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,322 miles (+26,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,322 miles
    Test number
    654666818545
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass105,555 miles (+8,764)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,555 miles
    Test number
    852487923244
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,791 miles (+8,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,791 miles
    Test number
    275539269639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    339001663191
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,622 miles (+10,548)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    775820854527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    713218495130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail78,072 miles (+8,688)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,072 miles
    Test number
    531303595660
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass69,384 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    874158963216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,382 miles (+3,713)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    376670688009
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass65,669 miles (+12,196)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    556905115122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsf brake bind mild

  11. Pass53,473 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    686682424176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,581 miles (+1,801)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    559323313158
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing wear on inside edges
    • NoteRear shock absorbers soft

  13. Pass48,780 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    516086312194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear flexi brake pipes splitting
    • NoteUndertray insecure

  14. Fail48,780 miles (+1,901)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    996024912127
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear flexi brake pipes splitting
    • NoteUndertray insecure

  15. Pass46,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,879 miles
    Test number
    705971211120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail46,879 miles (+1,831)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,879 miles
    Test number
    635070511174
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    662559700149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail45,048 miles (+2,179)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    562349600148
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass42,869 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    120135529130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail42,864 miles (+2,203)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    433574029186
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass40,661 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,661 miles
    Test number
    890923618163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNearside rear foot and handbrake slightly low reading

  22. Fail40,661 miles (+1,867)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,661 miles
    Test number
    160182418159
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNearside rear foot and handbrake slightly low reading

  23. Pass38,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,794 miles
    Test number
    204812027484
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Fail38,791 miles (+1,552)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,791 miles
    Test number
    833112927158
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass37,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    463234526197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,239 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    570072126189
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T91 GSL

Does T91 GSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T91 GSL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T91 GSL?
The MOT on T91 GSL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T91 GSL done?
T91 GSL was recorded at 132,322 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has T91 GSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T91 GSL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T91 GSL 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 T91 GSL find?
T91 GSL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box.

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