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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T961 CPPMOT history

T961 CPP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
149,455 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 CPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 CPP was last recorded at 149,455 miles on 26 May 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,360 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
2,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,455 miles
  • 2025 – 149,360 miles
  • 2023 – 149,223 miles
  • 2022 – 148,948 miles
  • 2021 – 143,303 miles
  • 2020 – 136,870 miles
  • 2019 – 132,229 miles
  • 2017 – 130,563 miles
  • 2016 – 128,804 miles
  • 2015 – 124,208 miles
  • 2014 – 122,156 miles
  • 2009 – 120,450 miles
  • 2008 – 114,210 miles
  • 2007 – 104,330 miles
  • 2006 – 93,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,455 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,455 miles (+95)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,455 miles
    Test number
    669541542521
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass149,360 miles (+137)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    590530675273
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass149,223 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,223 miles
    Test number
    930917201282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,948 miles (+458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,948 miles
    Test number
    958566011294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,490 miles (+5,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,490 miles
    Test number
    805548501750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass143,303 miles (+6,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,303 miles
    Test number
    338930002970
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,870 miles (+4,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    699073716415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,229 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,229 miles
    Test number
    355758470640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,224 miles (+1,661)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,224 miles
    Test number
    581684236171
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,563 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,563 miles
    Test number
    169703653945
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Fail130,539 miles (+1,735)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,539 miles
    Test number
    718520580790
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass128,804 miles (+4,596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,804 miles
    Test number
    594150149725
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass124,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,208 miles
    Test number
    257968665408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,208 miles (+2,052)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,208 miles
    Test number
    158248765158
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass122,156 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,156 miles
    Test number
    297983864161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail122,150 miles (+1,700)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    256165854136
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass120,450 miles (+6,240)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,450 miles
    Test number
    983583979225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating.

  18. Pass114,210 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,210 miles
    Test number
    352102188459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,988 miles (+9,658)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,988 miles
    Test number
    322726078232
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  20. Pass104,330 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    140126577276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    771203966270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T961 CPP

Does T961 CPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T961 CPP is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T961 CPP?
The MOT on T961 CPP is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T961 CPP done?
T961 CPP was recorded at 149,455 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
Has T961 CPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 CPP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T961 CPP 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 T961 CPP find?
T961 CPP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective both front; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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