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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

T26 REYMOT history

T26 REY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,569 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 REY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 REY was last recorded at 139,569 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,698 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,871 miles
Average per year
9,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,569 miles
  • 2025 – 135,698 miles
  • 2024 – 128,330 miles
  • 2023 – 123,168 miles
  • 2022 – 115,702 miles
  • 2021 – 106,614 miles
  • 2019 – 88,324 miles
  • 2018 – 72,630 miles
  • 2017 – 64,109 miles
  • 2016 – 56,804 miles
  • 2015 – 40,237 miles
  • 2013 – 21,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,569 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,569 miles
    Test number
    379282529694
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail139,558 miles (+3,860)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,558 miles
    Test number
    406409088573
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass135,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,698 miles
    Test number
    153742797445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,688 miles (+7,358)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,688 miles
    Test number
    237871695527
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,330 miles (+57)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,330 miles
    Test number
    908822320255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail128,273 miles (+5,105)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    668948992175
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass123,168 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,168 miles
    Test number
    243296050733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
  8. Fail123,166 miles (+7,464)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,166 miles
    Test number
    620373781580
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
  9. Pass115,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    640147348063
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame corroded
  10. Fail115,702 miles (+9,088)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    767039168821
    • Repaired at testRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame corroded
  11. Pass106,614 miles (+18,290)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    519420363625
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass88,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    458783592102
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced, o/s lower effort
  13. Fail88,324 miles (+15,694)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    791479544945
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light illuminated - n/s front pad wear wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced, o/s lower effort
  14. Pass72,630 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    394212966578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,109 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    807839674192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,804 miles (+16,567)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    867048103186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,237 miles (+18,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    179013685004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass21,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,403 miles
    Test number
    649453093038
    • 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)

Questions about T26 REY

Does T26 REY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 REY is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 REY?
The MOT on T26 REY is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 REY done?
T26 REY was recorded at 139,569 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,158 miles a year.
Has T26 REY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 REY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 REY 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 REY find?
T26 REY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: advise rear axle corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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