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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T318 SDGMOT history

T318 SDG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2025
Mileage
144,374 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 SDG was last recorded at 144,374 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,364 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,374 miles
  • 2023 – 138,945 miles
  • 2022 – 135,194 miles
  • 2021 – 126,640 miles
  • 2020 – 122,298 miles
  • 2019 – 116,478 miles
  • 2018 – 106,845 miles
  • 2017 – 97,869 miles
  • 2016 – 89,234 miles
  • 2015 – 81,421 miles
  • 2013 – 79,310 miles
  • 2011 – 78,033 miles
  • 2010 – 73,556 miles
  • 2009 – 69,744 miles
  • 2008 – 68,008 miles
  • 2007 – 66,876 miles
  • 2006 – 65,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,374 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacing (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (grease) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front top mount lift on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear axle mount bushes slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,374 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,374 miles
    Test number
    206649059386
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (grease) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,364 miles (+5,419)1 dangerous10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,364 miles
    Test number
    440588182295
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper multiple sharp edged, overall poor condition (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Nearside - Offside (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (grease) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,945 miles (+3,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,945 miles
    Test number
    207155345770
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,194 miles (+8,554)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,194 miles
    Test number
    353886642937
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    162180894054
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail126,640 miles (+4,342)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    186768170114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass122,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    122,298 miles
    Test number
    333995179478
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt stalk casing missing
    • AdvisoryFront slight lift both front top mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod slight play

  8. Fail122,298 miles (+5,820)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,298 miles
    Test number
    669314818752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt stalk casing missing
    • AdvisoryFront slight lift both front top mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod slight play

  9. Pass116,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    558818058219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount lift on limit
    • AdvisoryRear axle mount bushes slightly perished

  10. Fail116,478 miles (+9,633)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    727733241460
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount lift on limit
    • AdvisoryRear axle mount bushes slightly perished

  11. Pass106,845 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    470480796036
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,843 miles (+8,974)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    916646141226
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass97,869 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    252848991714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,868 miles (+8,634)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    173026902413
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer and sleve (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass89,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    999569625448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,234 miles (+7,813)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    979283593265
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass81,421 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,421 miles
    Test number
    779405955128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,310 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,310 miles
    Test number
    496063153311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,033 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    245037821084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,556 miles (+3,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    724636820040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass69,744 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    301678729094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,008 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    282151718090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,876 miles (+933)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,876 miles
    Test number
    493008707060
    • NoteAdvise-offside rear brake disc scored
    • NoteAdvise-suspension mounting bushes on both front lower suspension arms are deteriorated
    • NoteAdvise-tread low on offside rear tyre

  24. Pass65,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    363752116062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T318 SDG

Does T318 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T318 SDG expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T318 SDG?
The MOT on T318 SDG expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T318 SDG done?
T318 SDG was recorded at 144,374 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 4,258 miles a year.
Has T318 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 SDG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T318 SDG 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 T318 SDG find?
T318 SDG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 9 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacing; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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