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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T38 VEUMOT history

T38 VEU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,466 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 VEU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 VEU was last recorded at 56,466 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,942 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
1,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,466 miles
  • 2024 – 55,942 miles
  • 2023 – 54,991 miles
  • 2022 – 54,473 miles
  • 2021 – 53,935 miles
  • 2020 – 52,722 miles
  • 2019 – 51,456 miles
  • 2018 – 50,337 miles
  • 2017 – 48,499 miles
  • 2016 – 47,365 miles
  • 2015 – 46,289 miles
  • 2014 – 45,591 miles
  • 2013 – 44,692 miles
  • 2012 – 43,831 miles
  • 2011 – 42,965 miles
  • 2010 – 42,039 miles
  • 2009 – 40,710 miles
  • 2008 – 38,846 miles
  • 2007 – 36,872 miles
  • 2006 – 33,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,466 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,466 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,466 miles
    Test number
    768334791686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    381705921004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,942 miles (+951)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    355005499923
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass54,991 miles (+518)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,991 miles
    Test number
    794156344355
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s d/shaft inner boot clip missing

  5. Pass54,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    836875880078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail54,473 miles (+538)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    719898650595
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass53,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    785890471005
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail53,935 miles (+1,213)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    638566249214
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass52,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    465770929126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail52,722 miles (+1,266)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    508030910293
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass51,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    116480820800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  12. Fail51,456 miles (+1,119)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    359775438973
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  13. Pass50,337 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    226337286823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,499 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    851229502293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,365 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    522321947230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,289 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    580888937440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass45,591 miles (+899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    366337514318
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,692 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    126923423367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,831 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,831 miles
    Test number
    746820712320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,965 miles (+926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,965 miles
    Test number
    905286901365
    • 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)

  21. Pass42,039 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    352035100384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,710 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    202695819367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,846 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    433704298280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,872 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    601625997294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,234 miles
    Test number
    332175986299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T38 VEU

Does T38 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 VEU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T38 VEU?
The MOT on T38 VEU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 VEU done?
T38 VEU was recorded at 56,466 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
Has T38 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 VEU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T38 VEU 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 VEU find?
T38 VEU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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