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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

T3 ECLMOT history

T3 ECL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,479 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 ECL was last recorded at 116,479 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 7,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,332 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,147 miles
Average per year
9,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,479 miles
  • 2024 – 109,332 miles
  • 2023 – 99,860 miles
  • 2022 – 92,785 miles
  • 2021 – 85,858 miles
  • 2020 – 78,491 miles
  • 2019 – 68,785 miles
  • 2018 – 59,110 miles
  • 2017 – 46,200 miles
  • 2016 – 32,551 miles
  • 2015 – 18,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,479 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,479 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    386889874720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,332 miles (+9,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,332 miles
    Test number
    972868520087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass99,860 miles (+7,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    282038987571
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass92,785 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,785 miles
    Test number
    734839869210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,858 miles (+7,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,858 miles
    Test number
    855607758700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass78,491 miles (+9,706)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    952793449028
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,785 miles (+9,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    466963544263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass59,110 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    975742450478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail59,110 miles (+12,910)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    768690807195
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass46,200 miles (+13,649)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    304320334453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,551 miles (+13,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,551 miles
    Test number
    394255586953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass18,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    941697831905
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn slightly
  13. Fail18,762 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    723329605322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn slightly

Questions about T3 ECL

Does T3 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 ECL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 ECL?
The MOT on T3 ECL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 ECL done?
T3 ECL was recorded at 116,479 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,805 miles a year.
Has T3 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 ECL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on T3 ECL 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 ECL find?
T3 ECL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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