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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T2 PURMOT history

T2 PUR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,770 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 PUR
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
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 PUR was last recorded at 142,770 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 5,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,873 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,897 miles
Average per year
5,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,770 miles
  • 2025 – 136,873 miles
  • 2024 – 131,270 miles
  • 2023 – 124,283 miles
  • 2022 – 118,754 miles
  • 2021 – 112,200 miles
  • 2020 – 105,000 miles
  • 2019 – 97,690 miles
  • 2018 – 89,932 miles
  • 2017 – 79,100 miles
  • 2016 – 66,457 miles
  • 2015 – 61,357 miles
  • 2014 – 57,983 miles
  • 2013 – 56,267 miles
  • 2012 – 53,959 miles
  • 2011 – 49,246 miles
  • 2010 – 44,356 miles
  • 2009 – 41,537 miles
  • 2008 – 37,267 miles
  • 2007 – 30,944 miles
  • 2006 – 24,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,770 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,770 miles (+5,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    369226957540
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,873 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,873 miles
    Test number
    790045169292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,270 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,270 miles
    Test number
    399176128064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,283 miles (+5,529)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,283 miles
    Test number
    685563597945
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass118,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    355693916575
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,754 miles (+6,554)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    481053840951
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,200 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    210201765406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    580041297868
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,000 miles (+7,310)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    223975680992
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    742914954517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,681 miles (+7,749)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    477191406494
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass89,932 miles (+10,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    692833848494
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass79,100 miles (+12,643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    893061065167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,457 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    595212549831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,357 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    859865385083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,983 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    637776784069
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass56,267 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,267 miles
    Test number
    555731113159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,959 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    248763312453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    757546201180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail49,246 miles (+4,890)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    509304701119
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass44,356 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    951971710187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,537 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    701233319151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,520 miles (+4,253)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    583977109135
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass37,267 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    443957288088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,944 miles (+6,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    140106567057
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding slightly

  26. Pass24,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    313409166021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 PUR

Does T2 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 PUR is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 PUR?
The MOT on T2 PUR is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 PUR done?
T2 PUR was recorded at 142,770 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,940 miles a year.
Has T2 PUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 PUR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T2 PUR 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 T2 PUR find?
T2 PUR passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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