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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T40 SWFMOT history

T40 SWF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,694 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SWF was last recorded at 48,694 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,226 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,468 miles
Average per year
2,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,694 miles
  • 2025 – 46,226 miles
  • 2024 – 44,016 miles
  • 2023 – 41,270 miles
  • 2022 – 39,466 miles
  • 2021 – 38,136 miles
  • 2020 – 36,540 miles
  • 2019 – 35,136 miles
  • 2018 – 33,048 miles
  • 2017 – 30,725 miles
  • 2016 – 29,122 miles
  • 2015 – 27,608 miles
  • 2014 – 25,754 miles
  • 2013 – 24,000 miles
  • 2012 – 21,962 miles
  • 2011 – 20,236 miles
  • 2010 – 17,316 miles
  • 2009 – 15,081 miles
  • 2008 – 12,368 miles
  • 2007 – 9,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre (inner) edge worn
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroding

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    538846930099
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre (inner) edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroding

  2. Fail48,694 miles (+2,468)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    983689109034
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre (inner) edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroding

  3. Pass46,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    427283214764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,226 miles (+2,210)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    112791313961
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    593928600749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,014 miles (+2,744)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    641765570971
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass41,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,270 miles
    Test number
    422948654428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail41,270 miles (+1,804)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,270 miles
    Test number
    787147315258
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,466 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,466 miles
    Test number
    885557318163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    143864290652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,136 miles (+1,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    947141898285
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass36,540 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    135298055619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,136 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,136 miles
    Test number
    326272856056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,048 miles (+2,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    879161548836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass30,725 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    194891117757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    956756080196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,121 miles (+1,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    263086672716
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass27,608 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,608 miles
    Test number
    974678215584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,754 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,754 miles
    Test number
    718192474216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,000 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    569359383254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass24,000 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    615169783262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,962 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,962 miles
    Test number
    309012282445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,236 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,236 miles
    Test number
    527532771283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,798 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,798 miles
    Test number
    875120211236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,316 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,316 miles
    Test number
    431804990134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,081 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,081 miles
    Test number
    880106719279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,368 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,368 miles
    Test number
    293501518271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    9,307 miles
    Test number
    213622017262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SWF

Does T40 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SWF is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 SWF?
The MOT on T40 SWF is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 SWF done?
T40 SWF was recorded at 48,694 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,056 miles a year.
Has T40 SWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SWF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 SWF 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 SWF find?
T40 SWF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre (inner) edge worn; rear sub-frame corroding.

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