Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T426 VHKMOT history
T426 VHK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 129,885 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T426 VHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T426 VHK was last recorded at 129,885 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,185 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,700 miles
- Average per year
- 4,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,885 miles
- 2024 – 128,185 miles
- 2023 – 123,984 miles
- 2022 – 117,313 miles
- 2021 – 103,336 miles
- 2020 – 91,474 miles
- 2019 – 83,026 miles
- 2018 – 71,156 miles
- 2017 – 63,813 miles
- 2016 – 56,782 miles
- 2015 – 48,108 miles
- 2014 – 46,745 miles
- 2013 – 45,507 miles
- 2012 – 43,986 miles
- 2011 – 42,347 miles
- 2010 – 40,748 miles
- 2009 – 39,017 miles
- 2008 – 37,021 miles
- 2007 – 35,170 miles
- 2006 – 32,627 miles
- 2005 – 30,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,885 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 17 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,885 miles (+1,700)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 129,885 miles
- Test number
- 792426818708
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,185 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,185 miles
- Test number
- 935344684561
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail128,184 miles (+4,200)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,184 miles
- Test number
- 722110071634
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,984 miles
- Test number
- 694250210935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,984 miles (+6,671)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,984 miles
- Test number
- 472747567333
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass117,313 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 117,313 miles
- Test number
- 174441673333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail117,312 miles (+2)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,312 miles
- Test number
- 906130335635
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail117,310 miles (+9)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,310 miles
- Test number
- 266871071743
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail117,301 miles (+13,965)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,301 miles
- Test number
- 464444707554
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,336 miles (+11,862)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,336 miles
- Test number
- 390043096372
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRoof lining starting to hang down top of screen
Pass91,474 miles (+8,448)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,474 miles
- Test number
- 693582910058
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low .
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Worn close to wear bars .
Pass83,026 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,026 miles
- Test number
- 515607188924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,025 miles (+11,869)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,025 miles
- Test number
- 923244556219
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limits /worn edges
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
Pass71,156 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,156 miles
- Test number
- 626144122624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,155 miles (+7,342)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,155 miles
- Test number
- 870839589456
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass63,813 miles (+7,031)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,813 miles
- Test number
- 603441326692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,782 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 56,782 miles
- Test number
- 612859894354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail56,770 miles (+8,662)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,770 miles
- Test number
- 288019898922
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS PUNCTURE
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,108 miles
- Test number
- 929875525161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,108 miles (+1,363)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,108 miles
- Test number
- 908005325163
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front top mount has movement
Pass46,745 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,745 miles
- Test number
- 129753434123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,507 miles (+1,521)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,507 miles
- Test number
- 258325133118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,986 miles (+1,639)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,986 miles
- Test number
- 839048332129
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteNear side front top mount has movement
- NoteOff side front tyre is worn on the inner edge / deep cuts
Pass42,347 miles (+1,599)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 42,347 miles
- Test number
- 307631731135
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass40,748 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,748 miles
- Test number
- 601685720193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,017 miles (+1,996)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,017 miles
- Test number
- 514833739120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,021 miles (+1,851)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,021 miles
- Test number
- 761778928100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,170 miles (+2,543)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,170 miles
- Test number
- 221154237146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,627 miles (+2,357)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 32,627 miles
- Test number
- 242655436197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2006
- Odometer
- 30,270 miles
- Test number
- 271167135494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T426 VHK
- Does T426 VHK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 VHK is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T426 VHK?
- The MOT on T426 VHK is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T426 VHK done?
- T426 VHK was recorded at 129,885 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
- Has T426 VHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T426 VHK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T426 VHK 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 T426 VHK find?
- T426 VHK passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os.
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