Volkswagen Golf
Silver and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T26 SPHMOT history
T26 SPH is a silver and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 97,987 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 SPH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T26 SPH was last recorded at 97,987 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 97,872 miles · 11 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 115 miles
- Average per year
- 3,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 97,987 miles
- 2022 – 91,981 miles
- 2021 – 85,171 miles
- 2020 – 79,657 miles
- 2019 – 76,007 miles
- 2018 – 74,771 miles
- 2017 – 72,003 miles
- 2016 – 69,379 miles
- 2015 – 66,302 miles
- 2014 – 61,875 miles
- 2013 – 58,512 miles
- 2012 – 55,989 miles
- 2011 – 52,040 miles
- 2010 – 48,541 miles
- 2009 – 45,923 miles
- 2008 – 42,983 miles
- 2007 – 40,242 miles
- 2006 – 35,837 miles
- 2005 – 31,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,987 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front steering rough to turn (belts loose on power steering pump)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,987 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,987 miles
- Test number
- 734548976357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,872 miles (+5,891)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,872 miles
- Test number
- 729886977513
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,981 miles
- Test number
- 847829954918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,981 miles (+6,810)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,981 miles
- Test number
- 719922772231
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass85,171 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 85,171 miles
- Test number
- 506453823637
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail85,171 miles (+5,514)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,171 miles
- Test number
- 684519202887
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,657 miles (+3,650)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 79,657 miles
- Test number
- 986933136305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,007 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,007 miles
- Test number
- 576341759184
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering rough to turn (belts loose on power steering pump)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,007 miles (+1,236)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,007 miles
- Test number
- 472505389591
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering rough to turn (belts loose on power steering pump)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,771 miles (+2,768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,771 miles
- Test number
- 215517005284
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,003 miles (+2,624)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,003 miles
- Test number
- 588829895327
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass69,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,379 miles
- Test number
- 565355048498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,379 miles (+3,077)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,379 miles
- Test number
- 686769634162
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass66,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,302 miles
- Test number
- 377240395176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,302 miles (+4,427)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,302 miles
- Test number
- 706850795133
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,875 miles
- Test number
- 577127454181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,875 miles (+3,363)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,875 miles
- Test number
- 777776054167
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass58,512 miles (+2,523)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 58,512 miles
- Test number
- 847301653146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,989 miles (+3,949)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,989 miles
- Test number
- 297047072152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,040 miles (+3,499)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 52,040 miles
- Test number
- 429151871169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 48,541 miles
- Test number
- 790587660141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,541 miles (+2,618)3 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,541 miles
- Test number
- 964287560126
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,923 miles (+2,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,923 miles
- Test number
- 622195479146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass42,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 42,983 miles
- Test number
- 430858768179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,983 miles (+2,741)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,983 miles
- Test number
- 844468268190
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,242 miles (+4,405)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 40,242 miles
- Test number
- 503766667105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,837 miles (+4,525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,837 miles
- Test number
- 874010406244
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 31,312 miles
- Test number
- 711259295159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T26 SPH
- Does T26 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T26 SPH expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T26 SPH?
- The MOT on T26 SPH expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T26 SPH done?
- T26 SPH was recorded at 97,987 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
- Has T26 SPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 SPH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T26 SPH 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 SPH find?
- T26 SPH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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