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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

S26 GTBMOT history

S26 GTB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

S26 GTB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
89,597 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GTB was last recorded at 89,597 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,536 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,597 miles
  • 2022 – 88,536 miles
  • 2020 – 84,827 miles
  • 2019 – 78,725 miles
  • 2018 – 71,854 miles
  • 2017 – 63,119 miles
  • 2016 – 51,422 miles
  • 2015 – 39,834 miles
  • 2014 – 34,946 miles
  • 2013 – 32,737 miles
  • 2012 – 29,997 miles
  • 2011 – 25,186 miles
  • 2010 – 20,918 miles
  • 2009 – 16,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,597 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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,597 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,597 miles
    Test number
    365383397043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,536 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    366813329751
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail88,536 miles (+3,709)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    734994905040
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,827 miles (+6,102)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    344946085616
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,725 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    766435582806
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail78,705 miles (+6,851)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    998137059038
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,854 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    356595144080
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail71,854 miles (+8,735)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    839772534972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,119 miles (+11,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    920343489945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass51,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    463227034595
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail51,422 miles (+11,588)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    723283481514
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass39,834 miles (+4,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,834 miles
    Test number
    900293324992
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass34,946 miles (+2,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    576227844205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass32,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    965339483233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,737 miles (+2,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    915139683283
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass29,997 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    298047192224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    257967371214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,186 miles (+4,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    408067371208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  19. Pass20,918 miles (+3,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,918 miles
    Test number
    290559770259
    • NoteAdvise slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

  20. Pass16,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,968 miles
    Test number
    141990209375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 GTB

Does S26 GTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 GTB expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 GTB?
The MOT on S26 GTB expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 GTB done?
S26 GTB was recorded at 89,597 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has S26 GTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GTB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 GTB 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 S26 GTB find?
S26 GTB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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