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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

T321 GABMOT history

T321 GAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,359 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 GAB was last recorded at 144,359 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,921 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,438 miles
Average per year
8,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,359 miles
  • 2025 – 139,921 miles
  • 2024 – 132,130 miles
  • 2023 – 124,601 miles
  • 2022 – 117,365 miles
  • 2021 – 116,487 miles
  • 2020 – 110,563 miles
  • 2019 – 105,830 miles
  • 2018 – 99,281 miles
  • 2017 – 92,623 miles
  • 2016 – 85,312 miles
  • 2015 – 76,644 miles
  • 2014 – 66,337 miles
  • 2013 – 39,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,359 miles
    Test number
    196857497185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail144,359 miles (+4,438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,359 miles
    Test number
    995666478277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,921 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,921 miles
    Test number
    562189818158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,130 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,130 miles
    Test number
    637124320679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,601 miles (+7,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,601 miles
    Test number
    510219930165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,365 miles (+878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,365 miles
    Test number
    676887441467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass116,487 miles (+5,924)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,487 miles
    Test number
    904307170968
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,563 miles (+4,733)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,563 miles
    Test number
    583878693333
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,830 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,830 miles
    Test number
    418182613978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,739 miles (+6,458)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    367760575370
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass99,281 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    598281394102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail99,268 miles (+6,645)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    461590423291
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass92,623 miles (+7,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,623 miles
    Test number
    870863356385
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  14. Pass85,312 miles (+8,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    148228139732
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  15. Pass76,644 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    293672403305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn slightly unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread worn on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail76,644 miles (+10,307)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    434833801990
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn slightly unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread worn on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,337 miles (+27,262)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    919976714360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,075 miles
    Test number
    188644883071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 GAB

Does T321 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T321 GAB is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T321 GAB?
The MOT on T321 GAB is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T321 GAB done?
T321 GAB was recorded at 144,359 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,199 miles a year.
Has T321 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 GAB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T321 GAB 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 T321 GAB find?
T321 GAB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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