Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
T21 ALAMOT history
T21 ALA is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 80,065 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T21 ALA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T21 ALA was last recorded at 80,065 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,577 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,488 miles
- Average per year
- 5,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,065 miles
- 2025 – 77,577 miles
- 2024 – 74,636 miles
- 2023 – 71,336 miles
- 2022 – 67,857 miles
- 2021 – 60,539 miles
- 2020 – 56,548 miles
- 2019 – 49,839 miles
- 2018 – 44,160 miles
- 2017 – 34,755 miles
- 2016 – 27,063 miles
- 2015 – 19,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,065 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,065 miles (+2,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 80,065 miles
- Test number
- 571083369174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,577 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 77,577 miles
- Test number
- 979930544615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail77,575 miles (+2,939)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,575 miles
- Test number
- 139700776538
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,636 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,636 miles
- Test number
- 930806939546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,336 miles (+3,479)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 71,336 miles
- Test number
- 859507798699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,857 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,857 miles
- Test number
- 233778981268
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail67,856 miles (+7,317)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,856 miles
- Test number
- 848257857376
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,539 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 60,539 miles
- Test number
- 474512447253
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass56,548 miles (+6,709)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,548 miles
- Test number
- 456393076506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,839 miles (+5,679)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 49,839 miles
- Test number
- 674843470043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass44,160 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 44,160 miles
- Test number
- 213023439313
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail44,160 miles (+9,405)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,160 miles
- Test number
- 382701090655
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass34,755 miles (+7,692)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,755 miles
- Test number
- 236204927104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,063 miles (+7,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,063 miles
- Test number
- 599129141243
- AdvisoryNail in the offside rear tyre tread
Pass19,823 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,823 miles
- Test number
- 658536985078
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBolt missing from nsf headlamp
- NoteNsf tyre / wheel scuffed
Questions about T21 ALA
- Does T21 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 ALA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T21 ALA?
- The MOT on T21 ALA is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T21 ALA done?
- T21 ALA was recorded at 80,065 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
- Has T21 ALA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T21 ALA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T21 ALA 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 T21 ALA find?
- T21 ALA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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