
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
T13 BUEMOT history
T13 BUE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 171,740 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T13 BUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T13 BUE was last recorded at 171,740 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,223 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 517 miles
- Average per year
- 8,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,740 miles
- 2024 – 157,929 miles
- 2023 – 152,409 miles
- 2022 – 146,080 miles
- 2021 – 137,776 miles
- 2020 – 130,399 miles
- 2019 – 125,251 miles
- 2018 – 117,439 miles
- 2017 – 107,285 miles
- 2016 – 97,765 miles
- 2015 – 89,369 miles
- 2014 – 79,912 miles
- 2013 – 67,940 miles
- 2012 – 59,125 miles
- 2011 – 51,320 miles
- 2010 – 41,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
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 engine
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontal console bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,740 miles (+517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 171,740 miles
- Test number
- 490956651470
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Fail171,223 miles (+13,294)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,223 miles
- Test number
- 690044369515
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive amount of black smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,929 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 157,929 miles
- Test number
- 441457784879
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontal console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,917 miles (+5,508)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,917 miles
- Test number
- 107432875148
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontal console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,409 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,409 miles
- Test number
- 428974959577
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components
Fail152,408 miles (+6,328)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,408 miles
- Test number
- 704981949711
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components
Pass146,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 146,080 miles
- Test number
- 867265490450
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,079 miles (+8,303)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,079 miles
- Test number
- 299790539838
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,776 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,776 miles
- Test number
- 954109390592
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,775 miles (+7,376)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,775 miles
- Test number
- 124079860872
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,399 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 130,399 miles
- Test number
- 779135860639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,381 miles (+5,130)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,381 miles
- Test number
- 439064329736
- DangerousRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass125,251 miles (+7,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,251 miles
- Test number
- 949956121572
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean for a reading.
Pass117,439 miles (+10,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,439 miles
- Test number
- 450762557317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,285 miles (+9,520)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 107,285 miles
- Test number
- 451577407307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,765 miles (+8,396)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,765 miles
- Test number
- 389341467937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,369 miles (+9,457)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 89,369 miles
- Test number
- 498239248838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,912 miles (+11,972)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,912 miles
- Test number
- 536136784258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass67,940 miles (+8,815)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 67,940 miles
- Test number
- 789349513238
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,125 miles (+7,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 59,125 miles
- Test number
- 398926132436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,320 miles (+9,651)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,320 miles
- Test number
- 716393791284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,669 miles
- Test number
- 450308390291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T13 BUE
- Does T13 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 BUE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T13 BUE?
- The MOT on T13 BUE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T13 BUE done?
- T13 BUE was recorded at 171,740 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,621 miles a year.
- Has T13 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T13 BUE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T13 BUE 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 BUE find?
- T13 BUE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.
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