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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T4 MADMOT history

T4 MAD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,178 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 MAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 MAD was last recorded at 84,178 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,176 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,178 miles
  • 2025 – 80,648 miles
  • 2024 – 76,694 miles
  • 2023 – 71,194 miles
  • 2022 – 65,847 miles
  • 2021 – 60,793 miles
  • 2019 – 53,305 miles
  • 2018 – 43,604 miles
  • 2017 – 35,268 miles
  • 2016 – 31,033 miles
  • 2015 – 22,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,178 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,178 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    819239697194
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,176 miles (+3,528)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    602230448999
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking cannot see exactly where but a drip from the bottom of the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    940081509024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,646 miles (+3,952)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    976428438755
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,694 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,694 miles
    Test number
    782006854385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,194 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    538934174172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,847 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    645256407362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,793 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    612776230165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,305 miles (+9,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    393738998494
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

  10. Pass43,604 miles (+8,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    118308891542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,268 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    269446227749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass31,033 miles (+8,038)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,033 miles
    Test number
    222848022123
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted. Restricting view of some vehicle components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Michelin 205/55R16 5.5 - 5.5 - 5.5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre bridgestone 205/55R16 6-7-6 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Michelin 205/55R16 5-5-5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bridgestone 205/55R16 4-4.5- mm

  13. Pass22,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,995 miles
    Test number
    490733351434
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

  14. Fail22,995 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,995 miles
    Test number
    599504147741
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T4 MAD

Does T4 MAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 MAD is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 MAD?
The MOT on T4 MAD is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 MAD done?
T4 MAD was recorded at 84,178 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has T4 MAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 MAD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 MAD 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 MAD find?
T4 MAD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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