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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

T1 ARMMOT history

T1 ARM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,741 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 ARM was last recorded at 123,741 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,389 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,352 miles
Average per year
5,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,741 miles
  • 2025 – 114,389 miles
  • 2024 – 92,092 miles
  • 2023 – 85,052 miles
  • 2020 – 84,374 miles
  • 2019 – 81,999 miles
  • 2018 – 80,473 miles
  • 2017 – 78,713 miles
  • 2016 – 77,075 miles
  • 2015 – 75,223 miles
  • 2014 – 72,058 miles
  • 2013 – 67,904 miles
  • 2012 – 62,950 miles
  • 2011 – 57,230 miles
  • 2010 – 47,812 miles
  • 2009 – 41,395 miles
  • 2008 – 34,906 miles
  • 2007 – 28,472 miles
  • 2006 – 21,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,741 miles (+9,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,741 miles
    Test number
    573913315548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    248832947887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,329 miles (+22,237)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,329 miles
    Test number
    616288517048
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,092 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    480761163167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,052 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    427798188383
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail85,051 miles (+677)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    891356903116
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,374 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    126358843215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,739 miles (+1,740)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    844583476977
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass81,999 miles (+1,526)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    736715429244
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass80,473 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    554189998145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,713 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,713 miles
    Test number
    169887187980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,075 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    542599700443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,223 miles
    Test number
    329869565094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,223 miles (+3,165)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,223 miles
    Test number
    888669365069
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,058 miles (+4,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,058 miles
    Test number
    565724264061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,904 miles (+4,954)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    206388763074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  17. Pass62,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    147076282498
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail62,950 miles (+5,720)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    675676582053
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass57,230 miles (+9,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,230 miles
    Test number
    315280171077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,812 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    911434030081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,395 miles (+6,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,395 miles
    Test number
    120697059087
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass34,906 miles (+6,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    973247258052
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass28,472 miles (+7,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    361540657056
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass21,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    303566746055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T1 ARM

Does T1 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 ARM is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 ARM?
The MOT on T1 ARM 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 T1 ARM done?
T1 ARM was recorded at 123,741 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
Has T1 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 ARM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 ARM 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 T1 ARM find?
T1 ARM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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