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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T303 DUFMOT history

T303 DUF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,122 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T303 DUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T303 DUF was last recorded at 119,122 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,120 miles · 21 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,122 miles
  • 2025 – 118,933 miles
  • 2023 – 102,007 miles
  • 2022 – 96,606 miles
  • 2021 – 94,050 miles
  • 2020 – 88,596 miles
  • 2019 – 83,146 miles
  • 2018 – 81,046 miles
  • 2017 – 79,283 miles
  • 2016 – 77,564 miles
  • 2015 – 76,060 miles
  • 2014 – 74,551 miles
  • 2013 – 72,049 miles
  • 2012 – 68,704 miles
  • 2011 – 64,666 miles
  • 2010 – 59,974 miles
  • 2009 – 55,687 miles
  • 2008 – 52,288 miles
  • 2007 – 48,760 miles
  • 2006 – 44,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,122 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,122 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    952284412449
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail119,120 miles (+187)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    365025268397
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,933 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,933 miles
    Test number
    883300595296
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail118,930 miles (+16,923)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,930 miles
    Test number
    972529435921
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass102,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    144080128947
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Fail102,007 miles (+5,401)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    265009545332
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass96,606 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    695127361095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,050 miles (+5,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    378222578466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,596 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    137869229041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,146 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,146 miles
    Test number
    671291297972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,046 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    948893375314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,283 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    887284014330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf tyre unevenly worn inner edge

  13. Pass77,564 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,564 miles
    Test number
    646261306279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,060 miles (+1,509)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    726419345148
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wisbone bushes cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass74,551 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    447308574129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,049 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    376893543101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,704 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    228769542113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,666 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    478903251113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  19. Fail64,630 miles (+4,656)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    919021051176
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass59,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    293753150472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,974 miles (+4,287)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    613272950155
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass55,687 miles (+3,399)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    103463439173
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from transmission area

  23. Pass52,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,288 miles
    Test number
    353545958191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,288 miles (+3,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,288 miles
    Test number
    442935058112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass48,760 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    213666047160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    104265046174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T303 DUF

Does T303 DUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T303 DUF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T303 DUF?
The MOT on T303 DUF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T303 DUF done?
T303 DUF was recorded at 119,122 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,780 miles a year.
Has T303 DUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T303 DUF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T303 DUF 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 T303 DUF find?
T303 DUF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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