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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

T3 CSNMOT history

T3 CSN is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,608 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 CSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 CSN was last recorded at 85,608 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,582 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,026 miles
Average per year
5,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,608 miles
  • 2024 – 81,582 miles
  • 2023 – 75,797 miles
  • 2022 – 70,849 miles
  • 2021 – 66,979 miles
  • 2020 – 63,198 miles
  • 2019 – 57,142 miles
  • 2018 – 51,008 miles
  • 2017 – 44,832 miles
  • 2016 – 35,609 miles
  • 2015 – 24,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    905540709133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,608 miles (+4,026)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    166039394869
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,582 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,582 miles
    Test number
    486264673143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail81,565 miles (+5,768)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    835551484700
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,797 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    816604518289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail75,728 miles (+4,879)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    419785453134
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    179827789947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail70,844 miles (+3,865)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    953606736094
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass66,979 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    767829785395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,973 miles (+3,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    743971295588
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,198 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    936303059246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,634 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    414560863177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    855283610239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,142 miles (+6,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    521700271713
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass51,008 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    800844829430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,832 miles (+9,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    523432567955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,609 miles (+10,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    355058854744
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  18. Pass24,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,751 miles
    Test number
    204456565478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 CSN

Does T3 CSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 CSN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 CSN?
The MOT on T3 CSN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 CSN done?
T3 CSN was recorded at 85,608 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,962 miles a year.
Has T3 CSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 CSN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 CSN 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 T3 CSN find?
T3 CSN passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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