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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

T40 GAGMOT history

T40 GAG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
129,504 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 GAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 GAG was last recorded at 129,504 miles on 12 May 2026, 5,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,538 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,966 miles
Average per year
6,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,504 miles
  • 2025 – 123,538 miles
  • 2023 – 117,440 miles
  • 2022 – 113,427 miles
  • 2021 – 109,610 miles
  • 2020 – 107,143 miles
  • 2019 – 104,707 miles
  • 2018 – 100,861 miles
  • 2017 – 87,934 miles
  • 2016 – 73,104 miles
  • 2015 – 63,053 miles
  • 2014 – 54,819 miles
  • 2013 – 45,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,504 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,504 miles (+5,966)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    523015282116
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass123,538 miles (+6,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    319625675448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass117,440 miles (+4,013)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    581722805073
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass113,427 miles (+3,817)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,427 miles
    Test number
    658819566433
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass109,610 miles (+2,467)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,610 miles
    Test number
    424567539131
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass107,143 miles (+2,436)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    326406081459
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass104,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    175366534000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,707 miles (+3,846)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    919438942904
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  9. Pass100,861 miles (+12,927)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    495855320722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,934 miles (+14,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    406932930554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass73,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    629981955316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail74,102 miles (+11,049)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    500266892426
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass63,053 miles (+8,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,053 miles
    Test number
    669423045045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass54,819 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    839049024076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,099 miles
    Test number
    188653363441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 GAG

Does T40 GAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GAG is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 GAG?
The MOT on T40 GAG is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 GAG done?
T40 GAG was recorded at 129,504 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,400 miles a year.
Has T40 GAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 GAG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T40 GAG 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 GAG find?
T40 GAG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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