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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

T478 STEMOT history

T478 STE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 111,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,990 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 STE was last recorded at 111,990 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,285 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,705 miles
Average per year
11,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,990 miles
  • 2025 – 104,285 miles
  • 2024 – 95,795 miles
  • 2023 – 80,776 miles
  • 2022 – 67,023 miles
  • 2021 – 50,382 miles
  • 2020 – 39,458 miles
  • 2019 – 33,379 miles
  • 2018 – 19,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,990 miles (+7,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    298486058897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass104,285 miles (+8,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    320638491349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass95,795 miles (+15,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    624826798697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass80,776 miles (+13,753)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    256698188649
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass67,023 miles (+16,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    358883732098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass50,382 miles (+10,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    746549828421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass39,458 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,458 miles
    Test number
    475473157973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,379 miles (+13,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,379 miles
    Test number
    428682097163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass19,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,929 miles
    Test number
    749477572299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 STE

Does T478 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 STE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T478 STE?
The MOT on T478 STE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T478 STE done?
T478 STE was recorded at 111,990 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 11,356 miles a year.
Has T478 STE ever failed its MOT?
No. T478 STE has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T478 STE 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 T478 STE find?
T478 STE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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