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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T9 APKMOT history

T9 APK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 283,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
283,803 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 APK
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
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 APK was last recorded at 283,803 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,844 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
12,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 283,803 miles
  • 2024 – 282,844 miles
  • 2023 – 280,094 miles
  • 2022 – 277,158 miles
  • 2021 – 273,798 miles
  • 2020 – 264,172 miles
  • 2019 – 255,402 miles
  • 2018 – 248,365 miles
  • 2017 – 238,156 miles
  • 2016 – 227,006 miles
  • 2015 – 218,000 miles
  • 2014 – 205,864 miles
  • 2013 – 189,019 miles
  • 2012 – 171,949 miles
  • 2011 – 153,831 miles
  • 2010 – 135,119 miles
  • 2009 – 115,673 miles
  • 2008 – 91,096 miles
  • 2007 – 60,082 miles
  • 2006 – 52,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,803 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,803 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    283,803 miles
    Test number
    817382148431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass282,844 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    282,844 miles
    Test number
    471411704410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail282,469 miles (+2,375)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,469 miles
    Test number
    748239886014
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area
  4. Pass280,094 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    280,094 miles
    Test number
    633199895779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass277,158 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    277,158 miles
    Test number
    485869743998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass273,798 miles (+9,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    273,798 miles
    Test number
    503851737766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass264,172 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    264,172 miles
    Test number
    558498378746
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  8. Fail264,172 miles (+8,770)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,172 miles
    Test number
    185799639254
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  9. Pass255,402 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    255,402 miles
    Test number
    188965854648
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  10. Fail255,402 miles (+7,037)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,402 miles
    Test number
    690380018384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  11. Pass248,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    248,365 miles
    Test number
    551008158689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail248,362 miles (+10,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,362 miles
    Test number
    840691572055
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  13. Pass238,156 miles (+11,150)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    238,156 miles
    Test number
    977178511424
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust System is Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  14. Pass227,006 miles (+9,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    227,006 miles
    Test number
    149270595101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass218,000 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    218,000 miles
    Test number
    944417516636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass205,864 miles (+16,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    205,864 miles
    Test number
    137993544382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass189,019 miles (+17,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    189,019 miles
    Test number
    829219033397
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass171,949 miles (+18,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    171,949 miles
    Test number
    877768522390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass153,831 miles (+18,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    909969941338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,119 miles (+19,446)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    603104950392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are feathering on the edges.
  21. Pass115,673 miles (+24,577)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    115,673 miles
    Test number
    261701949340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,096 miles (+31,014)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    763653558396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.
  23. Pass60,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    334478787454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,082 miles (+7,435)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    544898987213
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
  25. Fail52,647 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    160286576218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  26. Pass52,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    924096476218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 APK

Does T9 APK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 APK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T9 APK?
The MOT on T9 APK is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 APK done?
T9 APK was recorded at 283,803 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 12,072 miles a year.
Has T9 APK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 APK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T9 APK 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 T9 APK find?
T9 APK passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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