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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T40 SAUMOT history

T40 SAU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,384 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SAU was last recorded at 103,384 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 12,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,065 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,319 miles
Average per year
9,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,384 miles
  • 2024 – 91,065 miles
  • 2023 – 78,348 miles
  • 2022 – 68,053 miles
  • 2021 – 67,035 miles
  • 2020 – 65,387 miles
  • 2019 – 59,645 miles
  • 2018 – 41,290 miles
  • 2017 – 25,445 miles
  • 2016 – 12,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,384 miles (+12,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,384 miles
    Test number
    250503682397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass91,065 miles (+12,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    384620743539
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction topper (3.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass78,348 miles (+10,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,348 miles
    Test number
    361437437798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has slight damage, also outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass68,053 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,053 miles
    Test number
    452057165001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,035 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    543323804114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,387 miles (+5,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    986506298450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges and unevenly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges and unevenly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass59,645 miles (+18,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    120093387041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass41,290 miles (+15,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    880686600192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    220920565506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,445 miles (+12,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    347860966225
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  11. Pass12,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    12,665 miles
    Test number
    140472959784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SAU

Does T40 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SAU is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 SAU?
The MOT on T40 SAU is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 SAU done?
T40 SAU was recorded at 103,384 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,568 miles a year.
Has T40 SAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SAU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T40 SAU 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 SAU find?
T40 SAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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