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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass171,740 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass130,399 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,399 miles
    Test number
    779135860639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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.
  14. 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))
  15. Pass107,285 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    451577407307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,765 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,765 miles
    Test number
    389341467937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,369 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    498239248838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass51,320 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,320 miles
    Test number
    716393791284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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