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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T403 GKOMOT history

T403 GKO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 237,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
237,317 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 GKO was last recorded at 237,317 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 7,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2012: 109,000 miles, lower than 192,390 miles on 16 Oct 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
229,737 miles · 27 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,580 miles
Average per year
5,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,317 miles
  • 2024 – 229,737 miles
  • 2023 – 225,762 miles
  • 2021 – 224,819 miles
  • 2020 – 217,260 miles
  • 2019 – 211,113 miles
  • 2018 – 194,321 miles
  • 2017 – 179,348 miles
  • 2016 – 163,105 miles
  • 2014 – 148,508 miles
  • 2013 – 133,178 miles
  • 2012 – 109,000 miles
  • 2010 – 192,390 miles
  • 2009 – 184,080 miles
  • 2008 – 177,447 miles
  • 2007 – 166,477 miles
  • 2006 – 137,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,317 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass237,317 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    237,317 miles
    Test number
    4427088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,737 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    229,737 miles
    Test number
    3167723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail229,712 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    229,712 miles
    Test number
    3119049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass225,762 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    225,762 miles
    Test number
    1595121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail225,731 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,731 miles
    Test number
    1567020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass224,819 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    224,819 miles
    Test number
    720742893985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail224,817 miles (+7,557)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,817 miles
    Test number
    483079487451
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose modification unsafe lose (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass217,260 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    217,260 miles
    Test number
    357460625174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail217,258 miles (+6,145)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,258 miles
    Test number
    170658548730
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass211,113 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    211,113 miles
    Test number
    355707710728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail211,111 miles (+16,790)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,111 miles
    Test number
    330969911331
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass194,321 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    194,321 miles
    Test number
    311506582331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail194,321 miles (+14,973)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,321 miles
    Test number
    464434233959
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass179,348 miles (+16,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    179,348 miles
    Test number
    480312656157
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass163,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,105 miles
    Test number
    628417206396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail163,105 miles (+14,597)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,105 miles
    Test number
    610721008663
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass148,508 miles (+15,330)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,508 miles
    Test number
    155497364251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,178 miles (+24,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,178 miles
    Test number
    429900393230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,000 miles (-83,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    927058472275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass192,390 miles (+62)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    192,390 miles
    Test number
    551249680219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail192,328 miles (+8,248)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,328 miles
    Test number
    131154580219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass184,080 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    184,080 miles
    Test number
    600565819370
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail184,080 miles (+6,633)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,080 miles
    Test number
    112595619346
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass177,447 miles (+360)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    177,447 miles
    Test number
    981159458314
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside headlamp damaged

  25. Fail177,087 miles (+10,610)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,087 miles
    Test number
    543417048370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside headlamp damaged

  26. Fail166,477 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,477 miles
    Test number
    770753297225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRadiator has slight leak

  27. Pass166,477 miles (+13,209)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    166,477 miles
    Test number
    822833597218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRadiator has slight leak

  28. Pass153,268 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    153,268 miles
    Test number
    303207097083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail152,976 miles (+15,469)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,976 miles
    Test number
    431435587048
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail137,507 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,507 miles
    Test number
    171374316173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake balance near to limate at 22%
    • NoteOff side headlamp glass damaged but not affecting image

  31. Pass137,507 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    137,507 miles
    Test number
    723254416134
    • NoteFront brake balance near to limate at 22%
    • NoteOff side headlamp glass damaged but not affecting image

Questions about T403 GKO

Does T403 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T403 GKO expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T403 GKO?
The MOT on T403 GKO expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T403 GKO done?
T403 GKO was recorded at 237,317 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
Has T403 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 GKO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T403 GKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T403 GKO find?
T403 GKO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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