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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

T318 STEMOT history

T318 STE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
83,764 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 STE was last recorded at 83,764 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 6,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2017: 49,455 miles, lower than 49,544 miles on 6 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,284 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,480 miles
Average per year
4,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,764 miles
  • 2023 – 77,284 miles
  • 2022 – 68,116 miles
  • 2021 – 58,655 miles
  • 2020 – 55,900 miles
  • 2019 – 53,056 miles
  • 2018 – 51,728 miles
  • 2017 – 49,455 miles
  • 2016 – 45,513 miles
  • 2014 – 40,969 miles
  • 2013 – 36,794 miles
  • 2012 – 32,923 miles
  • 2011 – 27,028 miles
  • 2010 – 18,333 miles
  • 2009 – 11,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,764 miles (+6,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    798796466947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass77,284 miles (+9,168)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    511943351794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,116 miles (+9,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    213155096321
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass58,655 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    250682525638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass55,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,900 miles
    Test number
    567948029471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,900 miles (+2,844)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,900 miles
    Test number
    758752270405
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass53,056 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    925963520566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,728 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    555665449362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,455 miles (-89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    122570594959
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail49,544 miles (+4,031)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    131738634523
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  11. Pass45,513 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    501096640447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,969 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    737445244372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,794 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,794 miles
    Test number
    388838343358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,923 miles (+5,895)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    628360942303
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,028 miles (+8,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    557393431394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass18,333 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,333 miles
    Test number
    124295530337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,624 miles
    Test number
    602904439395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T318 STE

Does T318 STE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T318 STE expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T318 STE?
The MOT on T318 STE expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T318 STE done?
T318 STE was recorded at 83,764 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 4,885 miles a year.
Has T318 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 STE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T318 STE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T318 STE find?
T318 STE passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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