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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

T3 DKUMOT history

T3 DKU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,202 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 DKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 DKU was last recorded at 106,202 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,554 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,648 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,202 miles
  • 2024 – 101,554 miles
  • 2023 – 95,309 miles
  • 2022 – 89,263 miles
  • 2021 – 88,094 miles
  • 2020 – 86,123 miles
  • 2019 – 80,434 miles
  • 2018 – 72,402 miles
  • 2017 – 63,484 miles
  • 2016 – 46,716 miles
  • 2015 – 34,752 miles
  • 2014 – 22,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    882731675320
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,200 miles (+4,646)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,200 miles
    Test number
    383717420623
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass101,554 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    659562608393
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  4. Pass95,309 miles (+6,046)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,309 miles
    Test number
    949417907954
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    174951066067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,263 miles (+1,169)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    319350627150
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,094 miles (+1,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    141270685990
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass86,123 miles (+5,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    993997150970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    423299801312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding with signs of uneven wear on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail80,434 miles (+8,032)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    301994862653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding with signs of uneven wear on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass72,402 miles (+8,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    238244699207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly grabbing

  12. Pass63,484 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    285639323023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,856 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    101207673944
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking heavily

  14. Fail62,856 miles (+16,140)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    107438249176
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking heavily

  15. Pass46,716 miles (+11,964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    650582652933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,752 miles (+12,241)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,752 miles
    Test number
    697827915161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    525091144188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 DKU

Does T3 DKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 DKU is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 DKU?
The MOT on T3 DKU is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 DKU done?
T3 DKU was recorded at 106,202 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has T3 DKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 DKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 DKU 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 DKU find?
T3 DKU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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