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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T27 MDWMOT history

T27 MDW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
159,767 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 MDW was last recorded at 159,767 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,753 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,767 miles
  • 2023 – 152,369 miles
  • 2022 – 148,081 miles
  • 2021 – 143,254 miles
  • 2020 – 138,033 miles
  • 2019 – 128,471 miles
  • 2018 – 121,410 miles
  • 2017 – 112,723 miles
  • 2016 – 101,049 miles
  • 2015 – 88,042 miles
  • 2014 – 75,718 miles
  • 2013 – 61,913 miles
  • 2012 – 54,012 miles
  • 2011 – 45,871 miles
  • 2009 – 36,090 miles
  • 2008 – 22,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,767 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,767 miles
    Test number
    694900633114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.

  2. Fail159,753 miles (+7,384)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,753 miles
    Test number
    492900632447
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.

  3. Pass152,369 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,369 miles
    Test number
    236573852665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,081 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,081 miles
    Test number
    940182703088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs backing plates corroded

  5. Fail148,080 miles (+4,826)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,080 miles
    Test number
    498648562208
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs backing plates corroded

  6. Pass143,254 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,254 miles
    Test number
    692372527379
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated

  7. Fail143,254 miles (+5,221)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,254 miles
    Test number
    165528098600
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated

  8. Pass138,033 miles (+222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,033 miles
    Test number
    977471189157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,811 miles (+9,340)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,811 miles
    Test number
    618048638116
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,471 miles (+7,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,471 miles
    Test number
    813561089838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nsr chassis

  11. Pass121,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    430599295134
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail121,410 miles (+8,687)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    777619536267
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass112,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    767739906046
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail112,723 miles (+11,674)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    583971596193
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass101,049 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    255241670684
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail100,957 miles (+12,915)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    224874687455
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,042 miles (+182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    616793975012
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail87,860 miles (+12,142)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    738145665034
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass75,718 miles (+13,805)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    446632964075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and osr tyres wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail61,913 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    245539553052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass61,913 miles (+7,901)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    756369953025
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass54,012 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    139353552488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    258314751068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,871 miles (+9,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    317854951092
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

  25. Pass36,090 miles (+4,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    860930459257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass31,732 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    411065359097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,596 miles
    Test number
    954240868000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T27 MDW

Does T27 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 MDW expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 MDW?
The MOT on T27 MDW expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 MDW done?
T27 MDW was recorded at 159,767 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 8,208 miles a year.
Has T27 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 MDW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T27 MDW 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 MDW find?
T27 MDW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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