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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T40 DCNMOT history

T40 DCN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,435 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DCN was last recorded at 88,435 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 9,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,385 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,050 miles
Average per year
7,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,435 miles
  • 2024 – 70,090 miles
  • 2023 – 61,755 miles
  • 2022 – 53,578 miles
  • 2021 – 48,042 miles
  • 2020 – 47,962 miles
  • 2019 – 31,794 miles
  • 2018 – 22,267 miles
  • 2017 – 15,497 miles
  • 2016 – 13,465 miles
  • 2015 – 9,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,435 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,435 miles
    Test number
    816450128773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,385 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    307822272029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,090 miles (+8,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    144332513644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass61,755 miles (+8,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    751108223434
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  5. Pass53,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    992196209229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,576 miles (+5,534)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    204358035217
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass48,042 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    901152831558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,962 miles (+4,308)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    868705489713
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  9. Pass43,654 miles (+11,860)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    517614110574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,794 miles (+9,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    586573815141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass22,267 miles (+6,770)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    397557275161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,497 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,497 miles
    Test number
    239076400881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,465 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,465 miles
    Test number
    508924226941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    9,325 miles
    Test number
    359787995068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 DCN

Does T40 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DCN is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 DCN?
The MOT on T40 DCN is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DCN done?
T40 DCN was recorded at 88,435 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,472 miles a year.
Has T40 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DCN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T40 DCN 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 T40 DCN find?
T40 DCN passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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