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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T403 DFCMOT history

T403 DFC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
153,674 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 DFC was last recorded at 153,674 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 6,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,324 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,350 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,674 miles
  • 2024 – 147,324 miles
  • 2022 – 138,517 miles
  • 2021 – 132,866 miles
  • 2020 – 127,865 miles
  • 2019 – 124,370 miles
  • 2018 – 114,927 miles
  • 2017 – 107,686 miles
  • 2016 – 106,603 miles
  • 2015 – 105,184 miles
  • 2014 – 103,416 miles
  • 2013 – 101,376 miles
  • 2012 – 99,699 miles
  • 2011 – 98,510 miles
  • 2010 – 96,102 miles
  • 2009 – 93,924 miles
  • 2008 – 91,189 miles
  • 2007 – 88,330 miles
  • 2006 – 83,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,674 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 Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,674 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,674 miles
    Test number
    116135306956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,324 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    650078960784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres both rear mishaped on inner

  3. Fail147,324 miles (+8,807)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    999611542325
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres both rear mishaped on inner

  4. Pass138,517 miles (+5,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,517 miles
    Test number
    871634395505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,866 miles (+5,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    874054269487
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear axle bushes are becoming perished

  6. Pass127,865 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,865 miles
    Test number
    447815312726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,370 miles (+9,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,370 miles
    Test number
    261431487486
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass114,927 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,927 miles
    Test number
    315568037424
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass107,686 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    780218279116
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to seperate

  10. Pass106,603 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    586868377301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass105,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,184 miles
    Test number
    738079432449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail105,179 miles (+1,763)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,179 miles
    Test number
    116433359801
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,416 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    456353594208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail103,408 miles (+2,032)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    329890394454
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass101,376 miles (+1,677)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,376 miles
    Test number
    916299683292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass99,699 miles (+14)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    858173792299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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
    • NoteWeld broken centre exhaust bracket

  17. Fail99,685 miles (+1,175)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,685 miles
    Test number
    166531692298
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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
    • NoteWeld broken centre exhaust bracket

  18. Pass98,510 miles (+2,408)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    276224291243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre starting to perish/ crack

  19. Pass96,102 miles (+2,178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,102 miles
    Test number
    410243990288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre lightly perished

  20. Fail93,924 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,924 miles
    Test number
    663218009382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass93,924 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,924 miles
    Test number
    740228709337
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass91,189 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    372268508395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,330 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    991536617346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,842 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    841084606322
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about T403 DFC

Does T403 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T403 DFC expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T403 DFC?
The MOT on T403 DFC expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T403 DFC done?
T403 DFC was recorded at 153,674 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has T403 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 DFC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T403 DFC 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 T403 DFC find?
T403 DFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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