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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

P73 BUDMOT history

P73 BUD is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

P73 BUD purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,431 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 BUD was last recorded at 89,431 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,336 miles · 19 Aug 2016
Between the last two tests
2,095 miles
Average per year
1,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,431 miles
  • 2016 – 87,336 miles
  • 2015 – 82,339 miles
  • 2014 – 78,730 miles
  • 2013 – 78,321 miles
  • 2010 – 76,232 miles
  • 2009 – 68,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,431 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    885201000949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,336 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    668227334715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail87,323 miles (+4,984)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    489679352830
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass82,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    498173545103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,339 miles (+3,609)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    615355735198
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass78,730 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    328648824168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,321 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,321 miles
    Test number
    707591533161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,232 miles (+8,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    234041960438
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass68,041 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    743834739107
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteDrivers door panel missing

  10. Fail68,041 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    930984439122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteDrivers door panel missing

Questions about P73 BUD

Does P73 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 BUD is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P73 BUD?
The MOT on P73 BUD is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 BUD done?
P73 BUD was recorded at 89,431 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,297 miles a year.
Has P73 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 BUD has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2016.
Has the mileage on P73 BUD 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 P73 BUD find?
P73 BUD passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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