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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T27 CABMOT history

T27 CAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 227,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
227,830 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 CAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 CAB was last recorded at 227,830 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,692 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
9,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,830 miles
  • 2022 – 224,098 miles
  • 2021 – 216,574 miles
  • 2020 – 212,398 miles
  • 2019 – 207,989 miles
  • 2018 – 199,179 miles
  • 2017 – 190,518 miles
  • 2016 – 182,352 miles
  • 2015 – 173,054 miles
  • 2014 – 162,728 miles
  • 2013 – 152,862 miles
  • 2012 – 138,414 miles
  • 2011 – 124,635 miles
  • 2010 – 111,950 miles
  • 2009 – 99,641 miles
  • 2008 – 87,606 miles
  • 2007 – 76,046 miles
  • 2006 – 67,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,830 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • High-level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under-tray becoming insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass227,830 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    227,830 miles
    Test number
    973891937363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail227,692 miles (+3,594)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,692 miles
    Test number
    400952722588
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass224,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    224,098 miles
    Test number
    475752347800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail224,098 miles (+7,524)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,098 miles
    Test number
    173222985805
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass216,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,574 miles
    Test number
    339301999499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail216,573 miles (+4,175)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,573 miles
    Test number
    613143839985
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass212,398 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    212,398 miles
    Test number
    969812697603
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wing edges corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail212,398 miles (+4,409)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,398 miles
    Test number
    499369664479
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass207,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    207,989 miles
    Test number
    441061676016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail207,985 miles (+8,806)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,985 miles
    Test number
    843428113880
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass199,179 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    199,179 miles
    Test number
    650262112599
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3000 miles approx (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail199,179 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,179 miles
    Test number
    796106328583
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3000 miles approx (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass190,518 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    190,518 miles
    Test number
    999774791541
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative: Possibly not connected.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail190,518 miles (+8,166)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,518 miles
    Test number
    556578647199
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative: Possibly not connected.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass182,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    182,352 miles
    Test number
    625229970767
    • AdvisoryHigh-level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray becoming insecure

  16. Fail182,352 miles (+9,298)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,352 miles
    Test number
    219137716412
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smoke (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear footwell (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryHigh-level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray becoming insecure

  17. Pass173,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    173,054 miles
    Test number
    918014456910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail173,054 miles (+10,326)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,054 miles
    Test number
    580791678700
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Black smoke (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (7.1.2)

  19. Pass162,728 miles (+9,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    162,728 miles
    Test number
    749484444372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass152,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,862 miles
    Test number
    296187643345
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail152,862 miles (+14,448)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,862 miles
    Test number
    338797043394
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass138,414 miles (+13,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,414 miles
    Test number
    895906842379
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass124,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    267837141373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail124,635 miles (+12,685)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    467897841471
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass111,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    200061650301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail111,950 miles (+12,309)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    641631650347
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass99,641 miles (+12,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,641 miles
    Test number
    914729229317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass87,606 miles (+11,560)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    130901358321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,046 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,046 miles
    Test number
    480672457337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass67,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    970383356321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 CAB

Does T27 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 CAB expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 CAB?
The MOT on T27 CAB expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 CAB done?
T27 CAB was recorded at 227,830 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 9,150 miles a year.
Has T27 CAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 CAB has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T27 CAB 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 T27 CAB find?
T27 CAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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