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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T301 BLNMOT history

T301 BLN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,910 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T301 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T301 BLN was last recorded at 102,910 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,905 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,910 miles
  • 2024 – 101,103 miles
  • 2023 – 98,851 miles
  • 2022 – 95,299 miles
  • 2021 – 92,833 miles
  • 2020 – 87,736 miles
  • 2019 – 87,123 miles
  • 2018 – 84,754 miles
  • 2017 – 72,785 miles
  • 2016 – 68,299 miles
  • 2015 – 62,416 miles
  • 2014 – 58,012 miles
  • 2013 – 46,356 miles
  • 2012 – 39,688 miles
  • 2010 – 28,438 miles
  • 2009 – 21,735 miles
  • 2008 – 17,432 miles
  • 2007 – 12,984 miles
  • 2006 – 8,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,910 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,910 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,910 miles
    Test number
    493591095463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail102,905 miles (+1,802)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,905 miles
    Test number
    343089214538
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,103 miles (+2,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    643852252225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,851 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    122532887125
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass95,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,299 miles
    Test number
    626213314268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail95,299 miles (+2,466)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,299 miles
    Test number
    910533062230
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box loose horse shoe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass92,833 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    468821107076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,832 miles (+5,096)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    957035453834
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges amp wiring at passenger side (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,736 miles (+613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,736 miles
    Test number
    786671059124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine [and minor leak from g/box] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    226035104238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded[ o/s] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,123 miles (+2,369)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    264421064340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded[ o/s] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    472904082037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail84,754 miles (+11,969)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    664245258543
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    125034951538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  15. Fail72,784 miles (+4,485)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,784 miles
    Test number
    965604991188
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  16. Pass68,299 miles (+5,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    278759481993
    • AdvisoryFront no plate crack
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror damge

  17. Pass62,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    658806895157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail62,416 miles (+4,404)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    277816795435
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail58,012 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,012 miles
    Test number
    296377494432
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass58,012 miles (+11,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,012 miles
    Test number
    489237194177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,356 miles (+6,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    926639293180
    • NoteSlight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

  22. Pass39,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,688 miles
    Test number
    497541452160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail39,688 miles (+11,250)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,688 miles
    Test number
    918181352114
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass28,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    414173800248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail28,438 miles (+6,703)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    762203000213
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,735 miles (+4,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,735 miles
    Test number
    392660479150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass17,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,432 miles
    Test number
    494972168134
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail17,432 miles (+4,448)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,432 miles
    Test number
    623172168169
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass12,984 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,984 miles
    Test number
    552297957199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass8,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,046 miles
    Test number
    144436046114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T301 BLN

Does T301 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T301 BLN is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T301 BLN?
The MOT on T301 BLN is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T301 BLN done?
T301 BLN was recorded at 102,910 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,893 miles a year.
Has T301 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T301 BLN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T301 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 T301 BLN find?
T301 BLN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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