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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T444 DSHMOT history

T444 DSH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,622 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 DSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 DSH was last recorded at 94,622 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,447 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
2,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,622 miles
  • 2025 – 93,447 miles
  • 2024 – 80,106 miles
  • 2023 – 80,082 miles
  • 2022 – 78,187 miles
  • 2021 – 75,260 miles
  • 2017 – 74,842 miles
  • 2016 – 68,788 miles
  • 2014 – 68,781 miles
  • 2013 – 63,011 miles
  • 2012 – 55,896 miles
  • 2011 – 49,798 miles
  • 2010 – 46,397 miles
  • 2009 – 41,615 miles
  • 2008 – 40,277 miles
  • 2007 – 38,847 miles
  • 2006 – 33,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,622 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    769114699536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,447 miles (+13,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,447 miles
    Test number
    635971284379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,106 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    696418131092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass80,082 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    153528860840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass78,187 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    782267254865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,260 miles (+418)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    514312160311
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre showing cracking to sidewall
  7. Fail74,842 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    205070616034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  8. Pass74,842 miles (+6,054)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    272098429986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  9. Pass68,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    915223319661
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail68,788 miles (+7)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    690707765975
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass68,781 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,781 miles
    Test number
    139211594410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,011 miles (+85)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    575324083096
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight oil leak on gearbox/offside inner driveshaft seal
  13. Fail62,926 miles (+7,030)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    919487073011
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight oil leak on gearbox/offside inner driveshaft seal
  14. Pass55,896 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,896 miles
    Test number
    819218582033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,798 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,798 miles
    Test number
    965973581090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,793 miles (+3,396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,793 miles
    Test number
    207951481087
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass46,397 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,397 miles
    Test number
    634676440127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,298 miles (+4,683)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    292895430176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass41,615 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,615 miles
    Test number
    463288279070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,277 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    183075208138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    870390117112
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  22. Pass38,847 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    952140317181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,653 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    590158506100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,584 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    283933006455
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about T444 DSH

Does T444 DSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 DSH is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 DSH?
The MOT on T444 DSH is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 DSH done?
T444 DSH was recorded at 94,622 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
Has T444 DSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 DSH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T444 DSH 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 T444 DSH find?
T444 DSH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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