Volkswagen Golf
Silver and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc
T38 TGCMOT history
T38 TGC is a silver and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 125,919 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T38 TGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T38 TGC was last recorded at 125,919 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,919 miles · 5 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,919 miles
- 2025 – 121,549 miles
- 2024 – 115,630 miles
- 2023 – 109,688 miles
- 2022 – 104,812 miles
- 2020 – 104,708 miles
- 2018 – 103,639 miles
- 2017 – 103,335 miles
- 2015 – 103,149 miles
- 2013 – 102,559 miles
- 2012 – 99,825 miles
- 2011 – 99,812 miles
- 2010 – 97,862 miles
- 2009 – 94,604 miles
- 2008 – 89,012 miles
- 2007 – 76,618 miles
- 2006 – 72,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,919 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,919 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 125,919 miles
- Test number
- 528679772120
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail125,919 miles (+4,370)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,919 miles
- Test number
- 896993461773
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass121,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 121,549 miles
- Test number
- 863236698706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,549 miles (+5,919)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,549 miles
- Test number
- 723617480352
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,630 miles (+5,942)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 115,630 miles
- Test number
- 991313660536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,688 miles (+4,876)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,688 miles
- Test number
- 157509758287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,812 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 104,812 miles
- Test number
- 504291316791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,708 miles (+1,069)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 104,708 miles
- Test number
- 623978620872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,639 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 103,639 miles
- Test number
- 372543684642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,637 miles (+302)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,637 miles
- Test number
- 852423605836
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,335 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 103,335 miles
- Test number
- 631820180342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,149 miles (+590)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,149 miles
- Test number
- 927897455127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,559 miles (+2,734)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 102,559 miles
- Test number
- 225058123143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,825 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 99,825 miles
- Test number
- 638394272095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,812 miles (+1,950)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 99,812 miles
- Test number
- 338478701157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,862 miles (+3,258)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 97,862 miles
- Test number
- 162876560197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,604 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 94,604 miles
- Test number
- 891650579158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,555 miles (+5,543)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,555 miles
- Test number
- 264543569176
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass89,012 miles (+12,394)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 89,012 miles
- Test number
- 353806738191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,618 miles (+4,479)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 76,618 miles
- Test number
- 813198827155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 72,139 miles
- Test number
- 761500586105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,139 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,139 miles
- Test number
- 801637466175
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about T38 TGC
- Does T38 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 TGC is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T38 TGC?
- The MOT on T38 TGC is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T38 TGC done?
- T38 TGC was recorded at 125,919 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 2,689 miles a year.
- Has T38 TGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T38 TGC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T38 TGC 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 T38 TGC find?
- T38 TGC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front steering rack end slight play, and 1 more.
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