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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

T3 SDGMOT history

T3 SDG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,703 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 SDG was last recorded at 170,703 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,084 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,619 miles
Average per year
9,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,703 miles
  • 2025 – 161,084 miles
  • 2024 – 152,442 miles
  • 2023 – 144,978 miles
  • 2022 – 137,133 miles
  • 2021 – 129,320 miles
  • 2019 – 115,710 miles
  • 2018 – 108,510 miles
  • 2017 – 98,891 miles
  • 2016 – 87,184 miles
  • 2015 – 75,211 miles
  • 2014 – 64,765 miles
  • 2013 – 52,225 miles
  • 2012 – 35,636 miles
  • 2011 – 19,587 miles
  • 2010 – 16,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front springs not fitted to top mounts properly
  • AdvisoryRack noisey

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,703 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,703 miles
    Test number
    785750995409
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs not fitted to top mounts properly
    • AdvisoryRack noisey

  2. Fail170,698 miles (+9,614)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,698 miles
    Test number
    510250000027
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs not fitted to top mounts properly
    • AdvisoryRack noisey

  3. Pass161,084 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,084 miles
    Test number
    699876389300
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail161,078 miles (+8,636)2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,078 miles
    Test number
    586001163118
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,442 miles (+7,464)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,442 miles
    Test number
    905976263104
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered by trims

  6. Pass144,978 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,978 miles
    Test number
    658176142389
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,976 miles (+7,843)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,976 miles
    Test number
    974461415393
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,133 miles
    Test number
    723397665390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,132 miles (+7,812)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,132 miles
    Test number
    290796615405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass129,320 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,320 miles
    Test number
    788224418008
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail129,320 miles (+13,610)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,320 miles
    Test number
    466234782396
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,710 miles (+7,200)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,710 miles
    Test number
    192800731474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass108,510 miles (+9,619)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    936524418187
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  14. Pass98,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    598446940296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail98,891 miles (+11,707)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    539517574484
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass87,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    728421318062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail87,184 miles (+11,973)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    660539493937
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,211 miles (+2)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    908400615119
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail75,209 miles (+10,444)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,209 miles
    Test number
    657288505110
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass64,765 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    575390504118
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail64,765 miles (+12,540)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    906240304152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass52,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    267649903464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail52,225 miles (+16,589)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    997559303181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,636 miles (+16,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    957581912113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,587 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,587 miles
    Test number
    139155201133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    511027130082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T3 SDG

Does T3 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 SDG is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 SDG?
The MOT on T3 SDG is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 SDG done?
T3 SDG was recorded at 170,703 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,604 miles a year.
Has T3 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 SDG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 SDG 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 SDG find?
T3 SDG passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both front springs not fitted to top mounts properly, and 1 more.

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