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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass174,386 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 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.

  1. Pass174,386 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,386 miles
    Test number
    922967717866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass97,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    602506714131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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))
  16. Pass86,666 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    758357973514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. Pass66,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    339869505222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass56,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    346964644442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass45,471 miles (+10,639)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    938401643271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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