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Blue and Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

T1 ELKMOT history

T1 ELK is a blue and grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,516 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 ELK was last recorded at 111,516 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,491 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,516 miles
  • 2025 – 108,887 miles
  • 2024 – 105,846 miles
  • 2023 – 103,628 miles
  • 2021 – 101,430 miles
  • 2020 – 99,205 miles
  • 2019 – 94,088 miles
  • 2018 – 93,062 miles
  • 2017 – 90,821 miles
  • 2016 – 85,483 miles
  • 2015 – 82,931 miles
  • 2014 – 78,210 miles
  • 2013 – 71,470 miles
  • 2012 – 66,141 miles
  • 2011 – 58,341 miles
  • 2010 – 50,789 miles
  • 2009 – 44,447 miles
  • 2008 – 37,861 miles
  • 2007 – 29,200 miles
  • 2006 – 23,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,516 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Side repeater affected by brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,516 miles (+25)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,516 miles
    Test number
    936442019569
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail111,491 miles (+2,604)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    236683769464
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass108,887 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    970315921984
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater affected by brake
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,887 miles (+3,041)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    144435371604
    • MajorCentral Front Body panel insecure "heat shield" insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater affected by brake
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,846 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,846 miles
    Test number
    725419979764
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive G box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail105,835 miles (+2,207)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    158022383576
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive G box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass103,628 miles (+2,198)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    281466096354
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust shield loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,430 miles (+2,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,430 miles
    Test number
    467958393088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust (cat) heat shield loose

  9. Pass99,205 miles (+96)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,205 miles
    Test number
    381671522007
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,109 miles (+5,021)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    886933485620
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not secured correctly
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack ends
    • AdvisorySteering pipe mist of oil

  11. Pass94,088 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    748141921320
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,062 miles (+2,241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    504588794042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass90,821 miles (+5,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    561979133505
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass85,483 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    705142739019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail85,483 miles (+2,552)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    134272942037
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,931 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    229409215464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,210 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,210 miles
    Test number
    629827724115
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail78,204 miles (+6,734)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,204 miles
    Test number
    859779214123
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass71,470 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,470 miles
    Test number
    926080243176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,465 miles (+5,324)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,465 miles
    Test number
    135261333162
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass66,141 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    357657832130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,341 miles (+7,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    929378731117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    282197830420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,789 miles (+6,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    823873230121
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass44,447 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    213072449125
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

  26. Fail44,447 miles (+6,586)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    291991149467
    • FailureOffside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

  27. Pass37,861 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,861 miles
    Test number
    782470738178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,200 miles
    Test number
    733905447116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,200 miles (+6,075)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,200 miles
    Test number
    224654547151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass23,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,125 miles
    Test number
    340448936164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,125 miles1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,125 miles
    Test number
    572458236121
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE SLIGHTLY PITTED
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Questions about T1 ELK

Does T1 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 ELK is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 ELK?
The MOT on T1 ELK is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 ELK done?
T1 ELK was recorded at 111,516 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has T1 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 ELK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 ELK 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 ELK find?
T1 ELK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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