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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T308 BFCMOT history

T308 BFC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,723 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 BFC
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 BFC was last recorded at 144,723 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,721 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,723 miles
  • 2021 – 139,457 miles
  • 2020 – 127,165 miles
  • 2019 – 125,179 miles
  • 2018 – 122,631 miles
  • 2017 – 120,294 miles
  • 2016 – 114,380 miles
  • 2015 – 110,010 miles
  • 2014 – 106,906 miles
  • 2013 – 100,391 miles
  • 2012 – 93,881 miles
  • 2011 – 90,666 miles
  • 2010 – 82,272 miles
  • 2009 – 80,420 miles
  • 2008 – 74,234 miles
  • 2007 – 70,135 miles
  • 2006 – 58,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,723 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,723 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    804900831728
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,721 miles (+5,264)1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    149198649256
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheat cooling fan inoperative (Emissions high) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,457 miles
    Test number
    402337287446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

  4. Fail139,457 miles (+12,292)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,457 miles
    Test number
    414261985127
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass127,165 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    995016745651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,179 miles (+2,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    981477925769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,631 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,631 miles
    Test number
    973979005326
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass120,294 miles (+64)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,294 miles
    Test number
    908516265967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced hub (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail120,230 miles (+5,850)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    310851931126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured hub (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced hub (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass114,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    578502858936
    • AdvisorySlight play from steering rack inner joints

  11. Fail114,380 miles (+4,370)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    168819249068
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight play from steering rack inner joints

  12. Fail110,010 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    648383705114
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass110,010 miles (+3,104)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    936283705168
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass106,906 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    775318624148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

  15. Fail106,897 miles (+6,506)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    119337124100
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass100,391 miles (+6,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,391 miles
    Test number
    766650103178
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass93,881 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    228204412151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    477158111191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,666 miles (+8,394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    897338111106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass82,272 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    144010520117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,268 miles (+1,848)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    350799010101
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass80,420 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    571357589037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates delaminated and cracked but still readable

  23. Fail80,408 miles (+6,174)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    520046789027
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates delaminated and cracked but still readable

  24. Pass74,234 miles (+4,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    983474368071
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront plate deteriorated d

  25. Pass70,135 miles (+11,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    711454567042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth no plates deteriorating

  26. Fail58,451 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,451 miles
    Test number
    253915856068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass58,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,451 miles
    Test number
    490755856001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T308 BFC

Does T308 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T308 BFC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T308 BFC?
The MOT on T308 BFC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T308 BFC done?
T308 BFC was recorded at 144,723 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has T308 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 BFC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T308 BFC 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 T308 BFC find?
T308 BFC passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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