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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

T18 MCTMOT history

T18 MCT is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,582 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 MCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 MCT was last recorded at 117,582 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,580 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,582 miles
  • 2025 – 112,270 miles
  • 2024 – 105,745 miles
  • 2023 – 98,309 miles
  • 2022 – 91,828 miles
  • 2021 – 86,817 miles
  • 2020 – 82,482 miles
  • 2019 – 67,802 miles
  • 2018 – 52,167 miles
  • 2017 – 36,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped inner edgeRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,582 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,582 miles
    Test number
    960121447462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped inner edge
  2. Fail117,580 miles (+5,310)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,580 miles
    Test number
    574515924152
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped inner edge
  3. Pass112,270 miles (+6,525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,270 miles
    Test number
    649772764547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped inner edge
  4. Pass105,745 miles (+7,436)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    398924200227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,309 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,309 miles
    Test number
    967936413237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,302 miles (+6,474)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,302 miles
    Test number
    554766044625
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass91,828 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    552087650088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,817 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    618513235802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,482 miles (+14,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    608780396991
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass67,802 miles (+15,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    106379672650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass52,167 miles (+16,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    593218491246
    • AdvisoryUnable to test emissions due to limited revs
  12. Pass36,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    308769396867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 MCT

Does T18 MCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 MCT is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 MCT?
The MOT on T18 MCT is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 MCT done?
T18 MCT was recorded at 117,582 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,771 miles a year.
Has T18 MCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 MCT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 MCT 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 T18 MCT find?
T18 MCT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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