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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

T18 NEGMOT history

T18 NEG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,246 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 NEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 NEG was last recorded at 161,246 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,031 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,246 miles
  • 2025 – 157,463 miles
  • 2024 – 152,206 miles
  • 2023 – 141,221 miles
  • 2022 – 130,420 miles
  • 2021 – 120,870 miles
  • 2020 – 110,520 miles
  • 2019 – 98,814 miles
  • 2018 – 89,071 miles
  • 2017 – 82,020 miles
  • 2016 – 78,412 miles
  • 2015 – 73,527 miles
  • 2014 – 69,998 miles
  • 2013 – 68,118 miles
  • 2012 – 67,651 miles
  • 2011 – 66,139 miles
  • 2010 – 65,390 miles
  • 2009 – 63,681 miles
  • 2008 – 62,048 miles
  • 2007 – 58,987 miles
  • 2006 – 53,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,246 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,246 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    689142237055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,031 miles (+3,568)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,031 miles
    Test number
    899899184595
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,463 miles (+5,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,463 miles
    Test number
    618551795261
    • AdvisoryNon standard lights fitted

  4. Pass152,206 miles (+10,985)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,206 miles
    Test number
    200308775785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,221 miles
    Test number
    282398220165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,221 miles (+10,801)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,221 miles
    Test number
    488968792849
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES CRACKED AND PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FROTN INNER FACES CORRDED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,420 miles (+9,550)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    674965962819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,870 miles (+10,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,870 miles
    Test number
    630611450910
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,520 miles (+11,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,520 miles
    Test number
    937352955127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,814 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,814 miles
    Test number
    852425530576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,071 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    885669680790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush partially unbonded (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush partially unbonded (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail89,071 miles (+7,051)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    635817100870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush partially unbonded (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush partially unbonded (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,020 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    297669147913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,412 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,412 miles
    Test number
    716293762762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,527 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,527 miles
    Test number
    165895155461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,998 miles (+1,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    708326054067
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass68,118 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    167572753036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,651 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    407410762089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,139 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    165871271457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,390 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    834040970076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,681 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    134825469086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,048 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    613365878049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,987 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    321462287056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass53,190 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    114093776482
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

Questions about T18 NEG

Does T18 NEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 NEG is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 NEG?
The MOT on T18 NEG is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 NEG done?
T18 NEG was recorded at 161,246 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has T18 NEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 NEG has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 NEG 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 NEG find?
T18 NEG passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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