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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T138 BONMOT history

T138 BON is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
132,711 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 BON was last recorded at 132,711 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 8,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,687 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,024 miles
Average per year
5,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 132,711 miles
  • 2020 – 124,687 miles
  • 2019 – 112,778 miles
  • 2018 – 107,205 miles
  • 2017 – 103,974 miles
  • 2016 – 101,855 miles
  • 2015 – 90,893 miles
  • 2013 – 82,307 miles
  • 2012 – 82,297 miles
  • 2011 – 78,516 miles
  • 2010 – 72,855 miles
  • 2009 – 66,741 miles
  • 2008 – 61,225 miles
  • 2007 – 55,705 miles
  • 2006 – 49,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,711 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Not held by rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,711 miles (+8,024)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,711 miles
    Test number
    836818160764
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Not held by rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass124,687 miles (+11,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,687 miles
    Test number
    369846909561
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,778 miles (+9)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,778 miles
    Test number
    503092427594
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside & Nearside - tinted light units (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside top mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside top mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,769 miles (+10)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    605615583799
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside & Nearside - tinted light units (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside top mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside top mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,759 miles (+5,554)1 dangerous4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,759 miles
    Test number
    416513037752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorAll position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,205 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    837415653073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted

  7. Fail107,204 miles (+3,230)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,204 miles
    Test number
    690056688574
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted

  8. Pass103,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,974 miles
    Test number
    150532970530
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail103,974 miles (+2,119)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,974 miles
    Test number
    672695513567
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass101,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,855 miles
    Test number
    769301355964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail101,855 miles (+10,962)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,855 miles
    Test number
    566980301400
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass90,893 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,893 miles
    Test number
    818107785009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    465265223409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail82,307 miles (+10)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    638465623357
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail82,297 miles (+3,781)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    978944082243
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass78,516 miles (+5,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    926539891109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass72,855 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,855 miles
    Test number
    240352500232
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note"belly pan" is low

  18. Fail72,855 miles (+6,114)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,855 miles
    Test number
    870522000288
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note"belly pan" is low

  19. Pass66,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    392111009220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,740 miles (+5,515)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    443651009262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,225 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,225 miles
    Test number
    592884808277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    223394807244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,705 miles (+5,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    533164307240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass49,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    422833106272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 BON

Does T138 BON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 BON expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 BON?
The MOT on T138 BON expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 BON done?
T138 BON was recorded at 132,711 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 5,393 miles a year.
Has T138 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 BON has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T138 BON 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 T138 BON find?
T138 BON passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease, and 5 more.

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