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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T1 GCWMOT history

T1 GCW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,913 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 GCW was last recorded at 164,913 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,461 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,452 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,913 miles
  • 2024 – 162,461 miles
  • 2023 – 159,707 miles
  • 2022 – 151,353 miles
  • 2021 – 140,491 miles
  • 2020 – 137,685 miles
  • 2019 – 125,514 miles
  • 2018 – 121,780 miles
  • 2017 – 116,733 miles
  • 2016 – 111,924 miles
  • 2015 – 107,421 miles
  • 2013 – 104,751 miles
  • 2012 – 96,184 miles
  • 2011 – 87,858 miles
  • 2010 – 78,651 miles
  • 2009 – 70,280 miles
  • 2008 – 61,857 miles
  • 2007 – 52,154 miles
  • 2006 – 41,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,913 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front and rear offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside - corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,913 miles (+2,452)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,913 miles
    Test number
    771579878018
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front and rear offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside - corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,461 miles (+2,754)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,461 miles
    Test number
    891187587277
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass159,707 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,707 miles
    Test number
    503284445025
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail159,705 miles (+8,352)1 dangerous1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,705 miles
    Test number
    341856768123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass151,353 miles (+10,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,353 miles
    Test number
    524223493851
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass140,491 miles (+2,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,491 miles
    Test number
    744177024046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play strut top mount when jacked up (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass137,685 miles (+12,171)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    737153188346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,514 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,514 miles
    Test number
    875968385827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,780 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    130138527688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,733 miles (+4,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    196626392613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass111,924 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,924 miles
    Test number
    505384057791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass107,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    568928105084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,418 miles (+2,667)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,418 miles
    Test number
    218358805097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass104,751 miles (+8,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,751 miles
    Test number
    645967543243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass96,184 miles (+8,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    416730132278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,858 miles (+9,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    725280631204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,651 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    532734720210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,280 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,280 miles
    Test number
    113894339232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,857 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,857 miles
    Test number
    301398328485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,154 miles (+10,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    562423227287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass41,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    533910336245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    754100436257
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T1 GCW

Does T1 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 GCW is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T1 GCW?
The MOT on T1 GCW is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 GCW done?
T1 GCW was recorded at 164,913 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has T1 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 GCW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T1 GCW 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 GCW find?
T1 GCW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all four front and rear offside and nearside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, and 3 more.

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