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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T26 GECMOT history

T26 GEC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
146,208 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 GEC was last recorded at 146,208 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,203 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,208 miles
  • 2024 – 143,540 miles
  • 2023 – 138,369 miles
  • 2022 – 135,274 miles
  • 2021 – 131,608 miles
  • 2013 – 126,815 miles
  • 2012 – 119,011 miles
  • 2011 – 93,207 miles
  • 2010 – 87,165 miles
  • 2009 – 76,772 miles
  • 2008 – 66,222 miles
  • 2007 – 54,290 miles
  • 2006 – 42,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,208 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFOOTBRAKE SPONDGY
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant? (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,208 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,208 miles
    Test number
    429615764105
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFOOTBRAKE SPONDGY
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,203 miles (+2,663)3 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,203 miles
    Test number
    818899265864
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,540 miles (+5,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,540 miles
    Test number
    480745395649
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Both suspension mounts play
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,369 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,369 miles
    Test number
    507159440007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,274 miles
    Test number
    154958519197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail135,271 miles (+3,663)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    966397890779
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,608 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    167592824695
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail131,597 miles (+4,782)3 dangerous4 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,597 miles
    Test number
    829104699910
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  9. Pass126,815 miles (+7,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    155011883211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass119,011 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    186185782299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,005 miles (+15,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,005 miles
    Test number
    318324082478
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

  12. Pass103,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    509676212073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail103,261 miles (+10,054)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    625536712078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,207 miles (+6,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,207 miles
    Test number
    385040621085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass87,165 miles (+10,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    214250620024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,772 miles (+10,550)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,772 miles
    Test number
    153363419434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,222 miles (+11,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    301793928053
    • 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)

  18. Pass54,290 miles (+11,392)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,290 miles
    Test number
    312114327020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    720087026008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 GEC

Does T26 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 GEC expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 GEC?
The MOT on T26 GEC expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 GEC done?
T26 GEC was recorded at 146,208 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 5,257 miles a year.
Has T26 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 GEC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 GEC 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 GEC find?
T26 GEC passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; coil spring corroded all 4, and 7 more.

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