M26SAM - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 18 days ago
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Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 8 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, registration M26SAM, first registered in March 2018. It has a black exterior and is equipped with a 1968cc diesel engine, emitting 124 g/km of CO2. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until 23 May 2026, with the latest test conducted on 24 May 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 78,436 miles. The MOT included advisories such as worn front tyres, light oil misting on front shock absorbers, and brake fluid reservoir levels near minimum. A rear child seat was fitted, limiting full inspection of rear seat belts. No dangerous issues were noted during the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
8
Passed Tests
5
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,436 mi
Expires: 23 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats
- Advisory Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 21 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,324 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats
- Advisory Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 14 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,257 mi
Expires: 13 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 28 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,242 mi
Expires: 27 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,088 mi
Expires: 05 April 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 06 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,088 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 04 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,061 mi
Expires: 27 March 2022
Failed - 03 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,025 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M26SAM?
The MOT expires on 23 May 2026.
What is the tax status of M26SAM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of M26SAM?
This is a 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M26SAM?
This vehicle produces 124 g/km of CO2 emissions.