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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

T2 BEAMOT history

T2 BEA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
186,511 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 BEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 BEA was last recorded at 186,511 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,509 miles · 13 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,511 miles
  • 2025 – 178,753 miles
  • 2024 – 173,162 miles
  • 2023 – 165,069 miles
  • 2022 – 156,161 miles
  • 2021 – 145,766 miles
  • 2020 – 139,559 miles
  • 2019 – 132,085 miles
  • 2018 – 124,658 miles
  • 2017 – 117,551 miles
  • 2016 – 110,757 miles
  • 2015 – 99,893 miles
  • 2014 – 88,068 miles
  • 2013 – 79,758 miles
  • 2012 – 71,141 miles
  • 2011 – 62,661 miles
  • 2010 – 54,535 miles
  • 2009 – 44,590 miles
  • 2008 – 31,366 miles
  • 2007 – 21,026 miles
  • 2006 – 15,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,511 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,511 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    186,511 miles
    Test number
    474310544824
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,509 miles (+7,756)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,509 miles
    Test number
    500348958420
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,753 miles (+5,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,753 miles
    Test number
    299998547093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil & transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,162 miles (+8,093)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,162 miles
    Test number
    403467902032
    • MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly loose inside head lining loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass165,069 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,069 miles
    Test number
    818975200457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

  6. Fail165,068 miles (+8,907)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,068 miles
    Test number
    419935279416
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

  7. Pass156,161 miles (+10,395)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,161 miles
    Test number
    250154699081
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have play
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass145,766 miles (+68)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,766 miles
    Test number
    525525896335
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,698 miles (+6,139)1 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,698 miles
    Test number
    241520519148
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

  10. Pass139,559 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,559 miles
    Test number
    162698129071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,085 miles (+89)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,085 miles
    Test number
    455428072010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  12. Fail131,996 miles (+7,338)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,996 miles
    Test number
    846137813676
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  13. Pass124,658 miles (+7,107)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,658 miles
    Test number
    468062209629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass117,551 miles (+6,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    381788821787
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass110,757 miles (+10,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    274487062853
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  16. Pass99,893 miles (+11,825)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    685651195040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,068 miles (+8,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,068 miles
    Test number
    156377884441
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s hand brake require adjustment

  18. Pass79,758 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    105996183455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,141 miles (+8,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,141 miles
    Test number
    348892572033
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass62,661 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    907791571062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,535 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    181954070458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,590 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,590 miles
    Test number
    421072889094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,590 miles (+13,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,590 miles
    Test number
    900862589023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,366 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    991579578039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,026 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    153866687493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,831 miles
    Test number
    942580796082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 BEA

Does T2 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 BEA is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 BEA?
The MOT on T2 BEA is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 BEA done?
T2 BEA was recorded at 186,511 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,437 miles a year.
Has T2 BEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 BEA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 BEA 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 T2 BEA find?
T2 BEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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