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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T13 BRGMOT history

T13 BRG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,520 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 BRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 BRG was last recorded at 157,520 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,839 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,681 miles
Average per year
5,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,520 miles
  • 2024 – 155,839 miles
  • 2023 – 152,645 miles
  • 2022 – 148,248 miles
  • 2021 – 143,824 miles
  • 2020 – 140,631 miles
  • 2019 – 137,897 miles
  • 2018 – 135,565 miles
  • 2017 – 133,565 miles
  • 2016 – 131,505 miles
  • 2015 – 123,131 miles
  • 2014 – 117,314 miles
  • 2013 – 111,372 miles
  • 2012 – 105,713 miles
  • 2011 – 100,876 miles
  • 2010 – 94,567 miles
  • 2009 – 87,161 miles
  • 2008 – 78,609 miles
  • 2007 – 66,778 miles
  • 2006 – 53,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,520 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Middle exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,520 miles (+1,681)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,520 miles
    Test number
    468082214270
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass155,839 miles (+3,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,839 miles
    Test number
    342023064767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,645 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,645 miles
    Test number
    114514018522
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,641 miles (+4,393)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,641 miles
    Test number
    229735511102
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,248 miles (+4,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    868865392445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,824 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,824 miles
    Test number
    553053447125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,820 miles (+3,189)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,820 miles
    Test number
    855649037863
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass140,631 miles (+2,734)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,631 miles
    Test number
    986377998871
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,897 miles
    Test number
    488536475079
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail137,897 miles (+2,332)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,897 miles
    Test number
    199501079605
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass135,565 miles (+2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,565 miles
    Test number
    216645189608
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing unevenly

  12. Pass133,565 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    568767182183
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fitted with the only winter tyre and is on 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items

  13. Fail133,565 miles (+2,060)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    836416414214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fitted with the only winter tyre and is on 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items

  14. Pass131,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,505 miles
    Test number
    502368992327
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken

  15. Fail131,505 miles (+8,374)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,505 miles
    Test number
    169418016886
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass123,131 miles (+5,817)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,131 miles
    Test number
    808007614677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass117,314 miles (+73)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    125564654255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail117,241 miles (+5,869)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,241 miles
    Test number
    435634844258
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass111,372 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    609285543211
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  20. Fail111,372 miles (+5,659)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    389885343416
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  21. Pass105,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    747604042260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,713 miles (+4,837)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    726414342247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBonnet latch stiff

  23. Pass100,876 miles (+6,309)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,876 miles
    Test number
    667036531201
    • NoteBonnet safty catch seized
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteSilght play in nearside of steering rack
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to front of vehicle

  24. Pass94,567 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    154546450219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDisc slightly coroded

  25. Fail94,567 miles (+7,406)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    330066650221
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDisc slightly coroded

  26. Pass87,161 miles (+8,552)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    450533339261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,609 miles (+11,831)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    314181548296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    864790437286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,778 miles (+13,114)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    204630137264
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine man light on

  30. Pass53,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    114395936241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,664 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    471775636248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T13 BRG

Does T13 BRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 BRG is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T13 BRG?
The MOT on T13 BRG is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 BRG done?
T13 BRG was recorded at 157,520 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,388 miles a year.
Has T13 BRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 BRG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T13 BRG 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 T13 BRG find?
T13 BRG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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