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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T308 SHRMOT history

T308 SHR is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
89,858 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 SHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 SHR was last recorded at 89,858 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,410 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,448 miles
Average per year
3,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,858 miles
  • 2025 – 87,410 miles
  • 2024 – 85,023 miles
  • 2023 – 79,164 miles
  • 2022 – 71,473 miles
  • 2021 – 64,597 miles
  • 2020 – 53,883 miles
  • 2019 – 42,545 miles
  • 2018 – 33,181 miles
  • 2017 – 31,782 miles
  • 2016 – 30,263 miles
  • 2015 – 28,784 miles
  • 2014 – 27,342 miles
  • 2013 – 26,013 miles
  • 2012 – 24,328 miles
  • 2011 – 22,684 miles
  • 2010 – 20,995 miles
  • 2009 – 19,435 miles
  • 2008 – 17,853 miles
  • 2007 – 16,362 miles
  • 2006 – 14,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,858 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    110793990090
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,858 miles (+2,448)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    533249876779
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass87,410 miles (+2,387)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,410 miles
    Test number
    950996830825
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,023 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,023 miles
    Test number
    300071645213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,023 miles (+3,859)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    730898234097
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from outer ring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut x 3 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,164 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,164 miles
    Test number
    936268249955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,162 miles (+7,689)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    641103066090
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass71,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    344058340366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,473 miles (+6,876)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    362678524904
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,597 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    287343085583
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Fail64,597 miles (+10,714)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    521565676964
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass53,883 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    292886098600
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail53,880 miles (+11,335)4 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,880 miles
    Test number
    953223288208
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass42,545 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    308237830655
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Model of lady stuck on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Scenters (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail42,545 miles (+9,364)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    934964466434
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted trailing arm mount bent causing hose to kink (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Model of lady stuck on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Scenters (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass33,181 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    794772352871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    567327523222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,782 miles (+1,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    685204085316
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass30,263 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    467106288705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,784 miles
    Test number
    989050175075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,784 miles (+1,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,784 miles
    Test number
    996030075069
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass27,342 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    878856474018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  23. Fail27,291 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    456070974037
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  24. Pass27,291 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    438490874043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  25. Pass26,013 miles (+1,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,013 miles
    Test number
    776310173085
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary and juddery

  26. Pass24,328 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    806225362011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,684 miles (+1,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    235227961065
    • NoteN/s/r door will not open.

  28. Pass20,995 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,995 miles
    Test number
    510297560096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,435 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,435 miles
    Test number
    573898769093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,853 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    544180778042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,362 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,362 miles
    Test number
    550158267038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass14,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,801 miles
    Test number
    452909266050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T308 SHR

Does T308 SHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T308 SHR is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T308 SHR?
The MOT on T308 SHR is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T308 SHR done?
T308 SHR was recorded at 89,858 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,718 miles a year.
Has T308 SHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 SHR has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T308 SHR 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 T308 SHR find?
T308 SHR passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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