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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T230 BWNMOT history

T230 BWN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,802 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 BWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 BWN was last recorded at 182,802 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 7,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,344 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,458 miles
Average per year
5,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,802 miles
  • 2024 – 175,344 miles
  • 2023 – 171,458 miles
  • 2022 – 166,199 miles
  • 2021 – 160,898 miles
  • 2020 – 157,458 miles
  • 2019 – 152,071 miles
  • 2018 – 145,442 miles
  • 2017 – 138,602 miles
  • 2016 – 133,681 miles
  • 2015 – 128,718 miles
  • 2014 – 122,898 miles
  • 2013 – 118,682 miles
  • 2012 – 113,665 miles
  • 2011 – 109,073 miles
  • 2010 – 102,178 miles
  • 2009 – 95,813 miles
  • 2008 – 91,497 miles
  • 2007 – 87,834 miles
  • 2006 – 81,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,802 miles
    Test number
    703154797830
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail182,802 miles (+7,458)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,802 miles
    Test number
    389710199702
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,344 miles
    Test number
    858051405057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,344 miles (+3,886)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,344 miles
    Test number
    301545111588
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,458 miles
    Test number
    212085296245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail171,458 miles (+5,259)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,458 miles
    Test number
    221116858440
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass166,199 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,199 miles
    Test number
    178731870747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,898 miles
    Test number
    214392385076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail160,898 miles (+3,440)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,898 miles
    Test number
    180798071315
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested not functioning (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass157,458 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,458 miles
    Test number
    249295144574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    850857586338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,071 miles (+6,629)4 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    617408902227
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass145,442 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,442 miles
    Test number
    400271701985
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail145,441 miles (+6,839)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,441 miles
    Test number
    524682747005
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass138,602 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,602 miles
    Test number
    492634946104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail138,601 miles (+4,920)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    275875528050
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass133,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    352155242159
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail133,860 miles (+5,142)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,860 miles
    Test number
    742486889703
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass128,718 miles (+5,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,718 miles
    Test number
    290455884971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass122,898 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,898 miles
    Test number
    327830094246
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail122,895 miles (+4,213)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    198429084252
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass118,682 miles (+5,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,682 miles
    Test number
    167882883269
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass113,665 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    599009272269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass109,073 miles (+6,895)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    867525481288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering arm

  25. Pass102,178 miles (+6,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,178 miles
    Test number
    194806560236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass95,813 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    281768089298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    510860088237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail91,497 miles (+3,663)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    704427878229
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass87,834 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    281610077251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass81,675 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    761078566255
    • NoteN/s drive shaft rubbing anti roll bar

Questions about T230 BWN

Does T230 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T230 BWN is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T230 BWN?
The MOT on T230 BWN is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T230 BWN done?
T230 BWN was recorded at 182,802 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,306 miles a year.
Has T230 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 BWN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T230 BWN 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 T230 BWN find?
T230 BWN passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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