Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T298 BLNMOT history
T298 BLN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 188,426 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T298 BLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T298 BLN was last recorded at 188,426 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 188,012 miles · 25 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 414 miles
- Average per year
- 7,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 188,426 miles
- 2022 – 188,012 miles
- 2021 – 186,553 miles
- 2020 – 178,737 miles
- 2019 – 174,653 miles
- 2018 – 169,101 miles
- 2017 – 161,607 miles
- 2016 – 147,883 miles
- 2015 – 135,364 miles
- 2013 – 126,163 miles
- 2012 – 119,541 miles
- 2011 – 112,311 miles
- 2010 – 106,440 miles
- 2009 – 101,932 miles
- 2008 – 94,028 miles
- 2007 – 79,238 miles
- 2006 – 69,636 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,426 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 188,426 miles
- Test number
- 751442837582
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail188,426 miles (+414)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,426 miles
- Test number
- 176727646110
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,012 miles (+1,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 188,012 miles
- Test number
- 111014639617
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sills damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sills damaged
Pass186,553 miles (+7,816)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 186,553 miles
- Test number
- 306715090966
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,737 miles (+4,084)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 178,737 miles
- Test number
- 281621177450
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass174,653 miles (+5,552)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 174,653 miles
- Test number
- 390945196413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,101 miles (+39)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 169,101 miles
- Test number
- 297527713827
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Fail169,062 miles (+7,455)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,062 miles
- Test number
- 333954351213
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Pass161,607 miles (+13,724)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 161,607 miles
- Test number
- 549433076971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 147,883 miles
- Test number
- 651675977179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail147,883 miles (+12,519)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,883 miles
- Test number
- 234092726946
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass135,364 miles (+44)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 135,364 miles
- Test number
- 457798695095
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail135,320 miles (+9,157)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,320 miles
- Test number
- 136967095484
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside top mount has slight movement
Pass126,163 miles (+6,622)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 126,163 miles
- Test number
- 559692013336
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,541 miles (+7,230)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 119,541 miles
- Test number
- 849624422393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteDamage to offside rear quarter panel ang rear bumper
Pass112,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 112,311 miles
- Test number
- 285578821343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,311 miles (+5,871)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,311 miles
- Test number
- 627538621307
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass106,440 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 106,440 miles
- Test number
- 980337800217
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,932 miles (+7,904)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 101,932 miles
- Test number
- 504856909202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass94,028 miles (+14,790)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 94,028 miles
- Test number
- 472051418255
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteScrew in offside front tyre
Pass79,238 miles (+262)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 79,238 miles
- Test number
- 621699667185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,976 miles (+9,340)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 453975867161
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass69,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 69,636 miles
- Test number
- 223165076123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T298 BLN
- Does T298 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T298 BLN expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T298 BLN?
- The MOT on T298 BLN expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T298 BLN done?
- T298 BLN was recorded at 188,426 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 7,129 miles a year.
- Has T298 BLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T298 BLN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T298 BLN 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 BLN find?
- T298 BLN passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside inner vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside inner vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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