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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

T40 DGGMOT history

T40 DGG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,232 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DGG was last recorded at 128,232 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 6,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,811 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,421 miles
Average per year
8,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,232 miles
  • 2025 – 121,811 miles
  • 2024 – 116,143 miles
  • 2023 – 102,819 miles
  • 2022 – 90,905 miles
  • 2021 – 76,269 miles
  • 2020 – 62,082 miles
  • 2019 – 45,217 miles
  • 2018 – 40,140 miles
  • 2017 – 36,859 miles
  • 2016 – 34,381 miles
  • 2014 – 31,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,232 miles (+6,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,232 miles
    Test number
    983224569220
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass121,811 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,811 miles
    Test number
    892809729532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,143 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    709711460917
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail116,143 miles (+13,324)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    791353166894
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass102,819 miles (+11,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,819 miles
    Test number
    236084455698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass90,905 miles (+14,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,905 miles
    Test number
    999171420297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,269 miles (+14,187)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    251803159949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,082 miles (+16,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    185166643901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    894434580535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail45,217 miles (+5,077)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    896231105834
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass40,140 miles (+3,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    679845365171
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass36,859 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    371951384335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass34,381 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,381 miles
    Test number
    134302333314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    237192874269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 DGG

Does T40 DGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DGG is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 DGG?
The MOT on T40 DGG is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DGG done?
T40 DGG was recorded at 128,232 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 8,050 miles a year.
Has T40 DGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DGG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 DGG 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 DGG find?
T40 DGG passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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