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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T4 DYMMOT history

T4 DYM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,344 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 DYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 DYM was last recorded at 179,344 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,344 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,344 miles
  • 2025 – 178,637 miles
  • 2024 – 178,432 miles
  • 2023 – 178,010 miles
  • 2021 – 177,787 miles
  • 2019 – 176,474 miles
  • 2018 – 174,933 miles
  • 2017 – 173,880 miles
  • 2016 – 172,713 miles
  • 2015 – 172,064 miles
  • 2014 – 163,925 miles
  • 2013 – 143,128 miles
  • 2012 – 124,807 miles
  • 2011 – 109,834 miles
  • 2010 – 89,360 miles
  • 2009 – 75,035 miles
  • 2008 – 64,971 miles
  • 2007 – 57,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,344 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,344 miles
    Test number
    182727702592
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail179,344 miles (+707)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,344 miles
    Test number
    254132642700
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass178,637 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,637 miles
    Test number
    684404248288
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass178,432 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,432 miles
    Test number
    804403956041
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,432 miles (+422)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,432 miles
    Test number
    456575012504
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,010 miles (+223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,010 miles
    Test number
    157654790330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,787 miles (+1,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,787 miles
    Test number
    804464632243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass176,474 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,474 miles
    Test number
    845515437800
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,933 miles (+1,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,933 miles
    Test number
    818748569918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass173,880 miles (+1,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    173,880 miles
    Test number
    873091174185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

  11. Pass172,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    172,713 miles
    Test number
    452529334760
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  12. Fail172,713 miles (+649)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,713 miles
    Test number
    864390803740
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  13. Pass172,064 miles (+8,139)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    172,064 miles
    Test number
    436067425120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass163,925 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,925 miles
    Test number
    638447574022
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  15. Fail163,925 miles (+20,797)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,925 miles
    Test number
    297764464038
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  16. Pass143,128 miles (+18,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    143,128 miles
    Test number
    615783743097
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear brake slightly reduced efficency

  17. Pass124,807 miles (+14,973)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    556437862093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,834 miles (+20,474)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    945403661015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,360 miles (+14,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    772377960028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass75,035 miles (+10,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    794898869059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass64,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    772387468079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail64,971 miles (+7,442)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    684317768093
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    801487967091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 DYM

Does T4 DYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 DYM is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 DYM?
The MOT on T4 DYM is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 DYM done?
T4 DYM was recorded at 179,344 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,430 miles a year.
Has T4 DYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 DYM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 DYM 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 T4 DYM find?
T4 DYM passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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