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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T27 MKYMOT history

T27 MKY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,069 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 MKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 MKY was last recorded at 172,069 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,100 miles · 30 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,969 miles
Average per year
6,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,069 miles
  • 2024 – 170,100 miles
  • 2023 – 163,149 miles
  • 2022 – 152,633 miles
  • 2021 – 139,583 miles
  • 2020 – 136,743 miles
  • 2018 – 127,564 miles
  • 2017 – 119,657 miles
  • 2016 – 111,786 miles
  • 2015 – 104,765 miles
  • 2014 – 95,408 miles
  • 2013 – 89,704 miles
  • 2012 – 82,220 miles
  • 2011 – 75,746 miles
  • 2010 – 69,163 miles
  • 2009 – 63,236 miles
  • 2008 – 58,079 miles
  • 2007 – 52,756 miles
  • 2006 – 45,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,069 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,069 miles (+1,969)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,069 miles
    Test number
    902063591883
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass170,100 miles (+6,951)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,100 miles
    Test number
    321994848358
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,149 miles (+10,516)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,149 miles
    Test number
    432566720418
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass152,633 miles (+13,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,633 miles
    Test number
    139324518077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    896778720815
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  6. Fail139,582 miles (+2,839)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,582 miles
    Test number
    492546627384
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  7. Pass136,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    767016394452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,743 miles (+9,179)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    638289275408
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass127,564 miles (+7,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    956658002335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    742631374869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail119,657 miles (+7,871)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    388858013471
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,786 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,786 miles
    Test number
    654750982930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,765 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    177635058985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,408 miles (+5,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    235283074279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass89,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    166534183223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail89,704 miles (+7,484)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    867244283219
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,220 miles (+6,474)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    557954782240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket support weak
    • NoteN/s/r brake calliper slightly binding

  18. Pass75,746 miles (+6,583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    775453481295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,163 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    514768410215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,236 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    703194109268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,079 miles (+5,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    863123098118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass52,756 miles (+6,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,756 miles
    Test number
    333117607407
    • 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)

  23. Pass45,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    134624896166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 MKY

Does T27 MKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 MKY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 MKY?
The MOT on T27 MKY is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 MKY done?
T27 MKY was recorded at 172,069 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,248 miles a year.
Has T27 MKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 MKY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T27 MKY 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 MKY find?
T27 MKY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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