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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T420 GCKMOT history

T420 GCK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,787 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 GCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 GCK was last recorded at 99,787 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2012: 63,980 miles, lower than 69,396 miles on 12 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,787 miles · 27 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,787 miles
  • 2025 – 86,814 miles
  • 2024 – 78,779 miles
  • 2023 – 75,312 miles
  • 2022 – 74,331 miles
  • 2021 – 72,938 miles
  • 2020 – 71,718 miles
  • 2019 – 70,792 miles
  • 2018 – 69,919 miles
  • 2017 – 68,794 miles
  • 2016 – 67,821 miles
  • 2015 – 66,725 miles
  • 2014 – 65,878 miles
  • 2013 – 65,055 miles
  • 2012 – 63,980 miles
  • 2011 – 62,907 miles
  • 2010 – 61,516 miles
  • 2009 – 60,176 miles
  • 2008 – 58,734 miles
  • 2007 – 56,637 miles
  • 2006 – 54,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,787 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCables loose near wheelsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,787 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    370597189636
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCables loose near wheels
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail99,787 miles (+12,973)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    348872509736
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCables loose near wheels
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    966719243328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,814 miles (+8,035)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    392245681332
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,779 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    610965719417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,312 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    604056470712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,331 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    414926502247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    891283153981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,937 miles (+1,219)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    745949384469
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass71,718 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    626004640365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,792 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    791452931672
    • 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))

  12. Pass69,919 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    843416596628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass68,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    671549743053
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroding

  14. Fail68,794 miles (+973)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    743288638427
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroding

  15. Pass67,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    434691859364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted in engine bay

  16. Fail67,821 miles (+1,096)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    776506669314
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted in engine bay

  17. Pass66,725 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    835077965130
    • NoteCorroson on front to rear brake pipes

  18. Fail66,725 miles (+847)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    248677965136
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorroson on front to rear brake pipes

  19. Pass65,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    407823564117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,878 miles (+823)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    648903864161
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront rake disc in poor condtion and rear brake disc in poor condtion

  21. Pass65,055 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,055 miles
    Test number
    515786173168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,980 miles (-5,416)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    399635462124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,396 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    406294462133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,907 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    139788471190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,516 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    310603570157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,176 miles (+1,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    762584379168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass58,734 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,734 miles
    Test number
    812138778197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,637 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    722279967177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,649 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    543295966142
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are binding slightly

Questions about T420 GCK

Does T420 GCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 GCK is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T420 GCK?
The MOT on T420 GCK is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 GCK done?
T420 GCK was recorded at 99,787 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has T420 GCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 GCK has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T420 GCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 GCK find?
T420 GCK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; cables loose near wheels; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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