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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

S26 GTDMOT history

S26 GTD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2016. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

S26 GTD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
80,262 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GTD was last recorded at 80,262 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 10,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,316 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,946 miles
Average per year
9,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,262 miles
  • 2024 – 69,316 miles
  • 2023 – 63,839 miles
  • 2022 – 54,648 miles
  • 2021 – 43,661 miles
  • 2019 – 28,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and has been weld repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,262 miles (+10,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    862575137910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,316 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    205030429827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail69,280 miles (+5,441)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    688080473017
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    227816257905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail63,839 miles (+9,191)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    320883491961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass54,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,648 miles
    Test number
    975098011390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and has been weld repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail54,648 miles (+89)3 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,648 miles
    Test number
    579864979369
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe insecure at rear of engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and has been weld repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail54,559 miles (+10,898)3 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    846521323369
    • DangerousFront Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently cable snapped, modified (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up CV Joint cracking when turning corners, likely to break up! (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator worn past the wear indicator, metal to metal with discs (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,661 miles (+15,524)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,661 miles
    Test number
    586386944614
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass28,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    460291195344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 GTD

Does S26 GTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 GTD expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 GTD?
The MOT on S26 GTD expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 GTD done?
S26 GTD was recorded at 80,262 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 9,184 miles a year.
Has S26 GTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GTD has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 GTD 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 GTD find?
S26 GTD passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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