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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T248 PBAMOT history

T248 PBA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,814 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 PBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T248 PBA was last recorded at 105,814 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,181 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
2,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,814 miles
  • 2025 – 105,181 miles
  • 2024 – 103,837 miles
  • 2023 – 102,712 miles
  • 2022 – 101,864 miles
  • 2021 – 101,263 miles
  • 2020 – 99,409 miles
  • 2019 – 97,665 miles
  • 2018 – 95,435 miles
  • 2017 – 92,760 miles
  • 2016 – 89,722 miles
  • 2015 – 86,882 miles
  • 2014 – 85,381 miles
  • 2013 – 84,291 miles
  • 2012 – 81,027 miles
  • 2011 – 76,776 miles
  • 2010 – 72,900 miles
  • 2009 – 69,569 miles
  • 2008 – 63,846 miles
  • 2007 – 57,410 miles
  • 2006 – 51,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,814 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,814 miles (+633)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    950387854342
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass105,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    259887773138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  3. Fail105,181 miles (+1,344)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    300873516737
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  4. Pass103,837 miles (+1,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,837 miles
    Test number
    273744532171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass102,712 miles (+848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    477677435387
    • AdvisoryO/s/r beam axle bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  6. Pass101,864 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,864 miles
    Test number
    653905413747
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,263 miles (+1,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,263 miles
    Test number
    521995758333
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  8. Pass99,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    196515678710
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail99,409 miles (+1,744)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    871579842214
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass97,665 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    187522659108
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass95,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    739575805362
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  12. Fail95,435 miles (+2,675)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    908550599527
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  13. Pass92,760 miles (+3,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    177254240927
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear

  14. Pass89,722 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,722 miles
    Test number
    417635944104
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack side rods

  15. Pass86,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,882 miles
    Test number
    768387853513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,882 miles (+1,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,882 miles
    Test number
    276689806581
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass85,381 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    488059714291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,291 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    605865023238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,027 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    368666922240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,776 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    345625831230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,900 miles (+3,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    360301810424
    • NoteFront inner brake discs corroded

  22. Pass69,569 miles (+5,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    852789719242
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  23. Pass63,846 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    924931228237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,410 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    313933197168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    742030826246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 PBA

Does T248 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T248 PBA is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T248 PBA?
The MOT on T248 PBA is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T248 PBA done?
T248 PBA was recorded at 105,814 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,702 miles a year.
Has T248 PBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 PBA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T248 PBA 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 T248 PBA find?
T248 PBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section, and 3 more.

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