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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T298 BJRMOT history

T298 BJR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
85,800 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 BJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T298 BJR was last recorded at 85,800 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,718 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
2,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,800 miles
  • 2024 – 85,017 miles
  • 2018 – 76,103 miles
  • 2017 – 70,889 miles
  • 2015 – 70,674 miles
  • 2009 – 58,320 miles
  • 2008 – 55,960 miles
  • 2007 – 52,198 miles
  • 2006 – 46,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,800 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,800 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    4270362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,718 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    4236740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    3006703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,017 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    3001759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,103 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,103 miles
    Test number
    822617351816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    485757523462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,888 miles (+214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    318730944786
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass70,674 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    689147435139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,320 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,320 miles
    Test number
    354412739181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside inner cv gator loose (securing bands missing)

  10. Fail58,320 miles (+2,360)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,320 miles
    Test number
    102281139100
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside inner cv gator loose (securing bands missing)

  11. Pass55,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    444943538114
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  12. Fail55,960 miles (+3,762)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    803823038140
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass52,198 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    380648087008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,965 miles
    Test number
    200686896034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T298 BJR

Does T298 BJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T298 BJR expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T298 BJR?
The MOT on T298 BJR expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T298 BJR done?
T298 BJR was recorded at 85,800 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 2,040 miles a year.
Has T298 BJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 BJR has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T298 BJR 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 T298 BJR find?
T298 BJR passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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