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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T300 SMYMOT history

T300 SMY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 95,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,277 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 SMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 SMY was last recorded at 95,277 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,243 miles · 12 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,034 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,277 miles
  • 2025 – 91,243 miles
  • 2023 – 90,132 miles
  • 2022 – 89,017 miles
  • 2021 – 88,009 miles
  • 2020 – 87,213 miles
  • 2019 – 86,261 miles
  • 2018 – 84,566 miles
  • 2017 – 82,478 miles
  • 2016 – 78,803 miles
  • 2015 – 75,501 miles
  • 2014 – 71,316 miles
  • 2013 – 68,183 miles
  • 2012 – 65,595 miles
  • 2011 – 61,316 miles
  • 2010 – 58,909 miles
  • 2009 – 56,399 miles
  • 2008 – 51,811 miles
  • 2007 – 45,564 miles
  • 2006 – 37,721 miles
  • 2005 – 30,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,277 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLowered suspension

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.

  • EML light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer seal damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,277 miles (+4,034)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    643955953704
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension

  2. Pass91,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    276098999562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,243 miles (+1,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    683114931330
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,132 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    761291986175
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seal damaged

  5. Pass89,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    719252796888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,017 miles (+1,008)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    277963330806
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Pass88,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    476097586422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seal damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,009 miles (+796)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    417493769750
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seal damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,213 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    756648633738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    820145128247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,261 miles (+1,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    608380406375
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass84,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    868565929604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,556 miles (+2,078)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,556 miles
    Test number
    558807344439
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  14. Pass82,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    515162334464
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  15. Fail82,478 miles (+3,675)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    725822823045
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  16. Pass78,803 miles (+3,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    965506796980
    • AdvisoryEML lights on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  17. Pass75,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    760994393514
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  18. Fail75,501 miles (+4,185)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    129463381603
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  19. Pass71,316 miles (+3,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    508522754376
    • NoteEML lights on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on the outer sidewall

  20. Fail68,183 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,183 miles
    Test number
    328903253317
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack on the outer sidewall
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slight travel

  21. Pass68,183 miles (+2,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,183 miles
    Test number
    729723253305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack on the outer sidewall
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slight travel

  22. Pass65,595 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,595 miles
    Test number
    158597842368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNearside front door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  23. Fail65,595 miles (+4,279)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,595 miles
    Test number
    319877742356
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNearside front door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  24. Pass61,316 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,316 miles
    Test number
    467723641462
    • NoteBoth front discs inner slight corroded inside edge
    • NoteEngine manegment light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outor wall perished
    • NoteOffside front top mount slight play design feature wear assessed with full weight of vehicle ok
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge outside tyre wall slight perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outside starting to perish

  25. Fail61,316 miles (+2,407)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,316 miles
    Test number
    877073841353
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front discs inner slight corroded inside edge
    • NoteEngine manegment light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outor wall perished
    • NoteOffside front top mount slight play design feature wear assessed with full weight of vehicle ok
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge outside tyre wall slight perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outside starting to perish

  26. Pass58,909 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    434387530395
    • NoteFront inner discs slight corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing side wall outor marked
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to perish wearing inside edge

  27. Fail58,909 miles (+2,510)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    354057130312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront inner discs slight corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing side wall outor marked
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to perish wearing inside edge

  28. Fail56,399 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    461921059470
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass56,399 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    752801859333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,811 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,811 miles
    Test number
    200458848315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,564 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    722049047382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,721 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    723974256315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass30,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    653924255337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail30,084 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    164064355316
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T300 SMY

Does T300 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 SMY is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T300 SMY?
The MOT on T300 SMY is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T300 SMY done?
T300 SMY was recorded at 95,277 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has T300 SMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 SMY has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T300 SMY 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 T300 SMY find?
T300 SMY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective; front exhaust noisy, and 4 more.

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