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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T13 TLWMOT history

T13 TLW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,585 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 TLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 TLW was last recorded at 117,585 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,556 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,585 miles
  • 2025 – 111,621 miles
  • 2024 – 106,404 miles
  • 2023 – 99,981 miles
  • 2022 – 95,523 miles
  • 2021 – 91,417 miles
  • 2020 – 84,330 miles
  • 2019 – 76,515 miles
  • 2018 – 69,411 miles
  • 2017 – 62,951 miles
  • 2016 – 54,746 miles
  • 2015 – 47,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,585 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,585 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,585 miles
    Test number
    169766490828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,556 miles (+5,935)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    219665227316
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass111,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    300144218087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,618 miles (+5,214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    763508947481
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass106,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,404 miles
    Test number
    492186753348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail106,400 miles (+6,419)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,400 miles
    Test number
    891035102700
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass99,981 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    732778819628
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass95,523 miles (+4,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    315909504198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass91,417 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,417 miles
    Test number
    683137673837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail91,414 miles (+7,084)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    884298891140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass84,330 miles (+7,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    292770460744
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass76,515 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    771624604825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,411 miles (+6,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,411 miles
    Test number
    221600214008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass62,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    698116613681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,945 miles (+8,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    549660462150
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass54,746 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    319305746521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    244735410396
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T13 TLW

Does T13 TLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 TLW is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 TLW?
The MOT on T13 TLW is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 TLW done?
T13 TLW was recorded at 117,585 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
Has T13 TLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 TLW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 TLW 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 T13 TLW find?
T13 TLW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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