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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T3 XAFMOT history

T3 XAF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,909 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 XAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 XAF was last recorded at 113,909 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,111 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,798 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,909 miles
  • 2025 – 110,111 miles
  • 2024 – 105,599 miles
  • 2023 – 101,026 miles
  • 2022 – 96,229 miles
  • 2021 – 91,516 miles
  • 2020 – 87,447 miles
  • 2019 – 84,907 miles
  • 2018 – 81,974 miles
  • 2017 – 78,359 miles
  • 2016 – 75,218 miles
  • 2015 – 70,469 miles
  • 2014 – 64,698 miles
  • 2013 – 58,675 miles
  • 2012 – 52,338 miles
  • 2011 – 47,052 miles
  • 2010 – 41,646 miles
  • 2008 – 36,579 miles
  • 2007 – 32,632 miles
  • 2006 – 28,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,909 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,909 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,909 miles
    Test number
    370114922098
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass110,111 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,111 miles
    Test number
    171779439312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers rusty

  3. Fail110,076 miles (+4,477)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    955938994726
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers rusty

  4. Pass105,599 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,599 miles
    Test number
    842590950826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,026 miles (+4,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    481565196911
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    546431979383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail96,225 miles (+4,709)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    350346169618
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass91,516 miles (+40)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    889083262198
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail91,476 miles (+4,029)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,476 miles
    Test number
    561552824666
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,447 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,447 miles
    Test number
    705337613786
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail87,443 miles (+2,536)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    874054653224
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass84,907 miles (+2,933)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,907 miles
    Test number
    475219605179
    • MinorNearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front play in strut top mount when raised
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySalt corosion on rear brake pipes

  13. Pass81,974 miles (+3,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    695126747597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + center rear+nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass78,359 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    334571604470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    711479432554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail75,216 miles (+4,747)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    357925966150
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,469 miles (+5,771)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,469 miles
    Test number
    699243335002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine blue smoking

  18. Pass64,698 miles (+6,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    366678134006
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass58,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    189459533465
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail58,675 miles (+6,337)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    955409333074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,338 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    766154432008
    • 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)
    • NoteFront disks rusty

  22. Fail52,335 miles (+5,283)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    155944832061
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront disks rusty

  23. Pass47,052 miles (+5,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    606980441022
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass41,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    750602540063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail41,646 miles (+5,067)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    190411440080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,579 miles (+3,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    410869038302
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass32,632 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    723289137341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,891 miles
    Test number
    661971426323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 XAF

Does T3 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 XAF is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 XAF?
The MOT on T3 XAF is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 XAF done?
T3 XAF was recorded at 113,909 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has T3 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 XAF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 XAF 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 XAF find?
T3 XAF passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty.

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