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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

T26 ECTMOT history

T26 ECT is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 124,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
124,352 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 ECT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 ECT was last recorded at 124,352 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 7,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,389 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,963 miles
Average per year
13,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,352 miles
  • 2025 – 116,389 miles
  • 2024 – 110,709 miles
  • 2023 – 102,549 miles
  • 2022 – 94,991 miles
  • 2021 – 75,016 miles
  • 2020 – 54,650 miles
  • 2019 – 38,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,352 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,352 miles (+7,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,352 miles
    Test number
    824387067214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass116,389 miles (+5,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,389 miles
    Test number
    169972601829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,709 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,709 miles
    Test number
    513920352358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,549 miles (+7,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    652532570115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,991 miles (+19,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    901180511545
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO CLEAN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,016 miles (+20,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,016 miles
    Test number
    220188990951
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass54,650 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    122190461770
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,648 miles (+16,610)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,648 miles
    Test number
    497018899986
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass38,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    161629026562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 ECT

Does T26 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 ECT is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 ECT?
The MOT on T26 ECT is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 ECT done?
T26 ECT was recorded at 124,352 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 13,125 miles a year.
Has T26 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 ECT has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T26 ECT 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 T26 ECT find?
T26 ECT passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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