
Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
T3 GKFMOT history
T3 GKF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 174,386 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 GKF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 10 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 GKF was last recorded at 174,386 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,206 miles · 22 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 180 miles
- Average per year
- 10,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,386 miles
- 2025 – 169,558 miles
- 2024 – 160,897 miles
- 2023 – 142,219 miles
- 2022 – 131,784 miles
- 2021 – 122,512 miles
- 2020 – 116,378 miles
- 2019 – 106,293 miles
- 2018 – 97,718 miles
- 2017 – 86,666 miles
- 2016 – 78,078 miles
- 2015 – 66,647 miles
- 2014 – 56,982 miles
- 2013 – 45,471 miles
- 2012 – 34,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Side repeater missing
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,386 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 174,386 miles
- Test number
- 922967717866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,206 miles (+4,648)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,206 miles
- Test number
- 743505020813
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass169,558 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 169,558 miles
- Test number
- 763402570576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail169,558 miles (+31)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,558 miles
- Test number
- 936794810454
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail169,527 miles (+8,630)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,527 miles
- Test number
- 369898185300
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,897 miles (+18,678)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 160,897 miles
- Test number
- 529516196817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror cap missing.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,219 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 142,219 miles
- Test number
- 557044115918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi deterioted
Fail142,219 miles (+10,435)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,219 miles
- Test number
- 596345163024
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust Centre clamp and sleeve deterioted (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative caliper lever stuck forward (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi deterioted
Pass131,784 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 131,784 miles
- Test number
- 571907835166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail131,779 miles (+9,267)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,779 miles
- Test number
- 311995870658
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass122,512 miles (+6,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,512 miles
- Test number
- 112212492387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass116,378 miles (+10,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,378 miles
- Test number
- 287307570964
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,293 miles (+8,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,293 miles
- Test number
- 724108256511
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,718 miles
- Test number
- 602506714131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,718 miles (+11,052)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,718 miles
- Test number
- 106391854755
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,666 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 86,666 miles
- Test number
- 758357973514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,660 miles (+8,582)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,660 miles
- Test number
- 336817557906
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass78,078 miles (+11,431)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 78,078 miles
- Test number
- 830096049553
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered also on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass66,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,647 miles
- Test number
- 339869505222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,647 miles (+9,665)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,647 miles
- Test number
- 889109205224
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass56,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,982 miles
- Test number
- 346964644442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,982 miles (+11,511)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,982 miles
- Test number
- 389924344428
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass45,471 miles (+10,639)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 45,471 miles
- Test number
- 938401643271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,832 miles
- Test number
- 197970652253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 GKF
- Does T3 GKF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 GKF is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 GKF?
- The MOT on T3 GKF is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 GKF done?
- T3 GKF was recorded at 174,386 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,046 miles a year.
- Has T3 GKF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 GKF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T3 GKF 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 GKF find?
- T3 GKF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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