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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T4 TGUMOT history

T4 TGU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,425 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 TGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 TGU was last recorded at 116,425 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 7,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,858 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,567 miles
Average per year
6,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,425 miles
  • 2024 – 108,858 miles
  • 2023 – 104,036 miles
  • 2022 – 100,297 miles
  • 2021 – 96,704 miles
  • 2020 – 93,925 miles
  • 2019 – 90,632 miles
  • 2018 – 83,425 miles
  • 2017 – 74,681 miles
  • 2016 – 67,048 miles
  • 2015 – 59,399 miles
  • 2014 – 51,152 miles
  • 2012 – 35,255 miles
  • 2011 – 26,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing am bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,425 miles (+7,567)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    321834128002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing am bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,858 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,858 miles
    Test number
    562378738102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    575670707774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,036 miles (+3,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    320995921653
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass100,297 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,297 miles
    Test number
    770281396476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail100,296 miles (+3,592)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,296 miles
    Test number
    398028707518
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass96,704 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,704 miles
    Test number
    381898866496
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,704 miles (+2,779)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,704 miles
    Test number
    635768803570
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    689820126466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,925 miles (+3,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    883096930099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,632 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    725911477780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,425 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    848397162947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    583229103678
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail74,681 miles (+7,633)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    466967456964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall has cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,048 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    393977468877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,399 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,399 miles
    Test number
    596136015299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,152 miles (+5,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    388436524454
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass46,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    995902804013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,140 miles (+10,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    645612804022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail35,255 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,255 miles
    Test number
    509259082257
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass35,255 miles (+9,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,255 miles
    Test number
    608099582298
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass26,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    676648991251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T4 TGU

Does T4 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 TGU expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 TGU?
The MOT on T4 TGU expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 TGU done?
T4 TGU was recorded at 116,425 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 6,520 miles a year.
Has T4 TGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 TGU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 TGU 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 TGU find?
T4 TGU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing am bush; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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