Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
T1 BYJMOT history
T1 BYJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 302,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 302,355 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 17,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T1 BYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T1 BYJ was last recorded at 302,355 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 19,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 282,645 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,710 miles
- Average per year
- 17,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 302,355 miles
- 2025 – 282,645 miles
- 2024 – 267,566 miles
- 2023 – 251,075 miles
- 2022 – 229,673 miles
- 2021 – 216,388 miles
- 2020 – 195,371 miles
- 2018 – 150,503 miles
- 2017 – 131,546 miles
- 2016 – 119,130 miles
- 2015 – 100,689 miles
- 2014 – 83,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass302,355 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Headlamps blue tint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
N/s/r shock absorber prior leak/poor damping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
O/s/f sill seam damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Restricted rpm,no emissions readings
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyres wear,o/s/r bald inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass302,355 miles (+19,710)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 302,355 miles
- Test number
- 722445179760
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass282,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 282,645 miles
- Test number
- 446507877323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail282,645 miles (+15,079)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,645 miles
- Test number
- 177938350144
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass267,566 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 267,566 miles
- Test number
- 736256008030
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail267,566 miles (+16,491)3 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,566 miles
- Test number
- 557889037815
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass251,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 251,075 miles
- Test number
- 930340370580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,075 miles (+21,402)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,075 miles
- Test number
- 166163365793
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass229,673 miles (+13,285)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 229,673 miles
- Test number
- 343578087393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,388 miles (+21,017)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 216,388 miles
- Test number
- 125254625244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 195,371 miles
- Test number
- 535635986167
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail195,370 miles2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,370 miles
- Test number
- 935783308941
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass275,740 km (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 275,740 km
- Test number
- 985868791128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail275,305 km1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,305 km
- Test number
- 196274847215
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass150,503 miles (+187)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 150,503 miles
- Test number
- 427564095224
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryHeadlamps blue tint
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber prior leak/poor damping
- AdvisoryO/s/f sill seam damage
- AdvisoryRestricted rpm,no emissions readings
- AdvisoryTyres wear,o/s/r bald inner edge
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Fail150,316 miles (+18,770)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,316 miles
- Test number
- 512124871449
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryHeadlamps blue tint
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber prior leak/poor damping
- AdvisoryO/s/f sill seam damage
- AdvisoryRestricted rpm,no emissions readings
- AdvisoryTyres wear,o/s/r bald inner edge
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Pass131,546 miles (+12,416)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 131,546 miles
- Test number
- 764178072198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,130 miles (+18,441)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 119,130 miles
- Test number
- 227687802963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,689 miles (+16,898)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 100,689 miles
- Test number
- 287408605451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,791 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 83,791 miles
- Test number
- 565596804161
- NoteEMISSIONS limits tested and met no print out was produced due to low emissions
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T1 BYJ
- Does T1 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 BYJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T1 BYJ?
- The MOT on T1 BYJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T1 BYJ done?
- T1 BYJ was recorded at 302,355 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 17,650 miles a year.
- Has T1 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T1 BYJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T1 BYJ 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 T1 BYJ find?
- T1 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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