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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T80 MRTMOT history

T80 MRT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,183 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 MRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T80 MRT was last recorded at 202,183 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,949 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
10,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,183 miles
  • 2025 – 197,159 miles
  • 2024 – 189,821 miles
  • 2023 – 184,019 miles
  • 2022 – 177,462 miles
  • 2021 – 166,849 miles
  • 2020 – 158,062 miles
  • 2019 – 146,427 miles
  • 2018 – 131,146 miles
  • 2017 – 117,433 miles
  • 2016 – 105,890 miles
  • 2015 – 94,273 miles
  • 2014 – 83,143 miles
  • 2013 – 68,049 miles
  • 2012 – 52,021 miles
  • 2011 – 38,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,183 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,183 miles (+234)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,183 miles
    Test number
    427742456942
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail201,949 miles (+4,790)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,949 miles
    Test number
    886716968683
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass197,159 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,159 miles
    Test number
    883463876779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail197,109 miles (+7,288)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,109 miles
    Test number
    141915119509
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass189,821 miles (+95)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,821 miles
    Test number
    916498890109
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail189,726 miles (+5,707)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,726 miles
    Test number
    322055612819
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass184,019 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,019 miles
    Test number
    347770391951
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail184,011 miles (+6,549)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,011 miles
    Test number
    509318539553
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front lower arm boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass177,462 miles (+10,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,462 miles
    Test number
    622841314548
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded rears badly at lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass166,849 miles (+8,787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,849 miles
    Test number
    816902528786
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off and slight bulge in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off and treads very lumpy (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very badly edged off and treads very low 2.6 and 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass158,062 miles (+11,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,062 miles
    Test number
    169382727984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass146,427 miles (+24)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    157357079967
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right hand lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Fail146,403 miles (+15,257)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,403 miles
    Test number
    340338041176
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right hand lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass131,146 miles (+13,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    193766439165
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edging off on inner edges
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear tyre just 2.6 mm
  15. Pass117,433 miles (+11,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,433 miles
    Test number
    794166934933
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly split
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low and discs worn
  16. Pass105,890 miles (+11,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    765515591086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,273 miles (+11,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,273 miles
    Test number
    157514355497
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting low 2.9 amd 2.7 mm
  18. Pass83,143 miles (+15,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    397506874081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,049 miles (+1,181)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    125198673077
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre on 3mm tread depth
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre perished and cracking between tread blocks
    • NoteSmall stone chips to windscreen
  20. Pass66,868 miles (+14,847)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    368490343024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.
  21. Pass52,021 miles (+13,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    769104332096
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.
  22. Pass38,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    747104231032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T80 MRT

Does T80 MRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 MRT is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T80 MRT?
The MOT on T80 MRT is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T80 MRT done?
T80 MRT was recorded at 202,183 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 10,815 miles a year.
Has T80 MRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 MRT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T80 MRT 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 T80 MRT find?
T80 MRT passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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