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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T3 VLAMOT history

T3 VLA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,174 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 VLA was last recorded at 119,174 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,141 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
7,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,174 miles
  • 2024 – 119,141 miles
  • 2023 – 110,891 miles
  • 2022 – 105,132 miles
  • 2021 – 99,143 miles
  • 2020 – 95,781 miles
  • 2019 – 91,508 miles
  • 2018 – 78,521 miles
  • 2017 – 65,673 miles
  • 2016 – 50,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,174 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,174 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,174 miles
    Test number
    302991033039
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass119,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,141 miles
    Test number
    157968262970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,141 miles (+8,250)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,141 miles
    Test number
    740771519977
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass110,891 miles (+5,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,891 miles
    Test number
    167691628594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & age cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & age cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,132 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    646207058150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    596416785544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail99,143 miles (+3,362)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    127183936815
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass95,781 miles (+4,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    894041039361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,508 miles (+12,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    426233403140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,521 miles (+12,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    702459879540
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
  11. Pass65,673 miles (+15,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    214059877715
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySmoke test not detected
  12. Pass50,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,092 miles
    Test number
    657493949440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 VLA

Does T3 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 VLA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 VLA?
The MOT on T3 VLA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 VLA done?
T3 VLA was recorded at 119,174 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
Has T3 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 VLA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 VLA 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 VLA find?
T3 VLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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