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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T153 BBWMOT history

T153 BBW is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
167,594 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 BBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 BBW was last recorded at 167,594 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2022: 167,594 miles, lower than 167,595 miles on 4 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,594 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,594 miles
  • 2024 – 167,594 miles
  • 2022 – 167,594 miles
  • 2016 – 167,595 miles
  • 2015 – 163,570 miles
  • 2013 – 156,923 miles
  • 2011 – 152,042 miles
  • 2010 – 152,041 miles
  • 2007 – 144,438 miles
  • 2006 – 126,139 miles
  • 2005 – 104,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,594 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,594 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    544171457910
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail167,594 miles10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    625986239594
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass167,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    205398245534
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail167,594 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    418570197204
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (Front to Rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose along trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass167,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    375072229566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail167,594 miles (-1)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    673810149612
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass167,595 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,595 miles
    Test number
    207138490952
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to front
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front rack end
  8. Fail167,594 miles (+4,024)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    754460282011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery needs securing
    • AdvisorySlight bind to n/s/r brake
  9. Pass163,570 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    163,570 miles
    Test number
    826296425059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,923 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    156,923 miles
    Test number
    707164953307
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail156,921 miles (+4,879)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,921 miles
    Test number
    329803253395
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass152,042 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    152,042 miles
    Test number
    785813501297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail152,041 miles (+7,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,041 miles
    Test number
    430282470158
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
  14. Pass144,438 miles (+18,299)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    144,438 miles
    Test number
    910537347337
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass126,139 miles (+21,575)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    104481496296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  16. Fail104,564 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    334218375488
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T153 BBW

Does T153 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T153 BBW expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T153 BBW?
The MOT on T153 BBW expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T153 BBW done?
T153 BBW was recorded at 167,594 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
Has T153 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 BBW has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T153 BBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T153 BBW find?
T153 BBW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear stop lamp(s) insecure; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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