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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T50 HELMOT history

T50 HEL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 245,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
245,653 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 HEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 HEL was last recorded at 245,653 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 11,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
234,251 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,402 miles
Average per year
13,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,653 miles
  • 2025 – 234,251 miles
  • 2024 – 222,990 miles
  • 2023 – 201,601 miles
  • 2022 – 198,139 miles
  • 2021 – 185,920 miles
  • 2020 – 172,940 miles
  • 2019 – 169,598 miles
  • 2018 – 152,724 miles
  • 2017 – 141,897 miles
  • 2016 – 120,530 miles
  • 2015 – 100,041 miles
  • 2014 – 77,731 miles
  • 2013 – 66,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Upper and lower covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    245,653 miles
    Test number
    761054185120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail245,653 miles (+11,402)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,653 miles
    Test number
    197245032366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass234,251 miles (+11,261)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    234,251 miles
    Test number
    722672444356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass222,990 miles (+21,389)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    222,990 miles
    Test number
    479887735442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass201,601 miles (+3,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,601 miles
    Test number
    658749997226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  6. Pass198,139 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,139 miles
    Test number
    349556183323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  7. Fail198,139 miles (+12,219)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,139 miles
    Test number
    340336011337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  8. Pass185,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,920 miles
    Test number
    806161033473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,920 miles (+12,980)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,920 miles
    Test number
    910938505327
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  10. Pass172,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,940 miles
    Test number
    635435841108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  11. Fail172,940 miles (+3,342)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,940 miles
    Test number
    305074382620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  12. Pass169,598 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,598 miles
    Test number
    690740080286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lense broken / not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

  13. Fail169,598 miles (+16,874)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,598 miles
    Test number
    629010020259
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lense broken / not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

  14. Pass152,724 miles (+10,827)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,724 miles
    Test number
    246328540684
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light bulb not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper end lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

  15. Pass141,897 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,897 miles
    Test number
    383246082990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens smashed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  16. Fail141,897 miles (+21,367)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,897 miles
    Test number
    855821255117
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens smashed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  17. Pass120,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,530 miles
    Test number
    729285770959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,528 miles (+20,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,528 miles
    Test number
    238100667478
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass100,041 miles (+22,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    959564380029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut, but not deep enough to reach.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cut, but not deep enough to reach.

  20. Pass77,731 miles (+11,009)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    347482674205
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inside edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass66,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    205140173287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 HEL

Does T50 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 HEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 HEL?
The MOT on T50 HEL 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 T50 HEL done?
T50 HEL was recorded at 245,653 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 13,762 miles a year.
Has T50 HEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 HEL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T50 HEL 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 T50 HEL find?
T50 HEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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