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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T28 RANMOT history

T28 RAN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,403 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 RAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 RAN was last recorded at 106,403 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,375 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,403 miles
  • 2025 – 106,375 miles
  • 2024 – 103,124 miles
  • 2023 – 98,478 miles
  • 2022 – 94,040 miles
  • 2021 – 89,514 miles
  • 2019 – 86,751 miles
  • 2018 – 85,006 miles
  • 2017 – 84,017 miles
  • 2016 – 81,414 miles
  • 2015 – 79,108 miles
  • 2014 – 77,743 miles
  • 2013 – 71,448 miles
  • 2012 – 66,626 miles
  • 2011 – 60,991 miles
  • 2010 – 55,880 miles
  • 2009 – 55,536 miles
  • 2008 – 41,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,403 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,403 miles
    Test number
    467702548223
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail106,403 miles (+28)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,403 miles
    Test number
    764762708344
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass106,375 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,375 miles
    Test number
    194865389681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,124 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    196651207126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,478 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,478 miles
    Test number
    489355670135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,040 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    787179548200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,039 miles (+4,525)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,039 miles
    Test number
    143288045960
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FRONT BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,514 miles (+2,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    255014548974
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,751 miles (+1,745)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    357895910836
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,006 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    755686727942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,017 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    506848589261
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail83,995 miles (+157)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    624191715668
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail83,838 miles (+2,424)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    949472316805
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass81,414 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    290272914620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,411 miles (+2,303)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    805725857689
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass79,108 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    934665779101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,073 miles (+86)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    354969585752
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Fail78,987 miles (+1,244)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    466321818315
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are deteriorated, MY2009.
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind offside front & rear.

  19. Pass77,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    239718804329
    • 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)

  20. Fail77,743 miles (+1,764)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    485848904466
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass75,979 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    848463124044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,448 miles (+4,822)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    385755413058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass66,626 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    137124522430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,991 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    167431331409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,880 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    552694800030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,536 miles (+13,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    481545689204
    • NoteFront brakes slightly binding and brake pads wearing low

  27. Pass41,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,978 miles
    Test number
    452740488242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 RAN

Does T28 RAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 RAN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 RAN?
The MOT on T28 RAN is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 RAN done?
T28 RAN was recorded at 106,403 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,696 miles a year.
Has T28 RAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 RAN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T28 RAN 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 T28 RAN find?
T28 RAN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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