Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
T4 SWPMOT history
T4 SWP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 156,928 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 SWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 SWP was last recorded at 156,928 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,630 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,298 miles
- Average per year
- 6,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,928 miles
- 2025 – 152,630 miles
- 2024 – 148,890 miles
- 2023 – 145,010 miles
- 2022 – 140,287 miles
- 2021 – 135,427 miles
- 2020 – 124,991 miles
- 2019 – 114,189 miles
- 2018 – 109,319 miles
- 2017 – 105,626 miles
- 2016 – 102,048 miles
- 2015 – 96,058 miles
- 2014 – 87,415 miles
- 2013 – 78,874 miles
- 2012 – 71,354 miles
- 2011 – 63,727 miles
- 2010 – 57,697 miles
- 2009 – 51,165 miles
- 2008 – 44,721 miles
- 2007 – 38,134 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,928 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,928 miles (+4,298)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 156,928 miles
- Test number
- 434804104417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,630 miles (+3,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,630 miles
- Test number
- 572576416409
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
Pass148,890 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 148,890 miles
- Test number
- 279284371346
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,010 miles (+4,723)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 145,010 miles
- Test number
- 793864898578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,287 miles (+4,860)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 140,287 miles
- Test number
- 789280026527
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Hoses from fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Pass135,427 miles (+10,436)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 135,427 miles
- Test number
- 862812530995
- AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass124,991 miles (+10,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 124,991 miles
- Test number
- 739217716430
- AdvisoryVehicle under tray fitted
Pass114,189 miles (+4,870)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 114,189 miles
- Test number
- 355487894373
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,319 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,319 miles
- Test number
- 338689915545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,626 miles (+3,578)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 105,626 miles
- Test number
- 678410485359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,048 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 102,048 miles
- Test number
- 912788459607
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail102,048 miles (+5,990)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,048 miles
- Test number
- 594579504651
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,058 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 96,058 miles
- Test number
- 735746915085
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,058 miles (+8,643)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,058 miles
- Test number
- 258346915036
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,415 miles (+8,541)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 87,415 miles
- Test number
- 878679804049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,874 miles (+7,520)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 78,874 miles
- Test number
- 786634513050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,354 miles (+7,627)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 71,354 miles
- Test number
- 596659512059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,727 miles (+6,030)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 63,727 miles
- Test number
- 478517011080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,697 miles (+6,532)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 57,697 miles
- Test number
- 884470420052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,165 miles (+6,444)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 51,165 miles
- Test number
- 353425019026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,721 miles (+6,587)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 44,721 miles
- Test number
- 351645018094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 38,134 miles
- Test number
- 913831117060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 SWP
- Does T4 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SWP is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 SWP?
- The MOT on T4 SWP is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 SWP done?
- T4 SWP was recorded at 156,928 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,251 miles a year.
- Has T4 SWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 SWP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2016.
- Has the mileage on T4 SWP 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 SWP find?
- T4 SWP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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