Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T343 BSTMOT history
T343 BST is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 118,888 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,104 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T343 BST
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T343 BST was last recorded at 118,888 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 118,887 miles · 18 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,104 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 118,888 miles
- 2021 – 115,264 miles
- 2020 – 109,671 miles
- 2019 – 106,827 miles
- 2018 – 102,583 miles
- 2017 – 99,073 miles
- 2016 – 97,354 miles
- 2015 – 94,821 miles
- 2014 – 92,035 miles
- 2013 – 88,787 miles
- 2012 – 86,728 miles
- 2011 – 81,769 miles
- 2010 – 76,078 miles
- 2009 – 72,138 miles
- 2008 – 67,594 miles
- 2007 – 65,517 miles
- 2006 – 52,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,888 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
OS sill corroded around drainplug
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,888 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 118,888 miles
- Test number
- 356951529500
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail118,887 miles (+3,623)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,887 miles
- Test number
- 172534023166
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass115,264 miles (+5,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 115,264 miles
- Test number
- 584316424461
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake low effort
Pass109,671 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,671 miles
- Test number
- 116056298479
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOS sill corroded around drainplug
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded
Fail109,671 miles (+2,844)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,671 miles
- Test number
- 704285657596
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOS sill corroded around drainplug
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,827 miles (+4,244)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,827 miles
- Test number
- 100628287824
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2x axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corroded
Pass102,583 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 102,583 miles
- Test number
- 430618566087
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Fail102,583 miles (+3,510)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,583 miles
- Test number
- 408537121241
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Pass99,073 miles (+1,719)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 99,073 miles
- Test number
- 563560198296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 97,354 miles
- Test number
- 981555871144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,354 miles (+2,533)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,354 miles
- Test number
- 104020723504
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass94,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,821 miles
- Test number
- 466740785166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,821 miles (+2,786)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,821 miles
- Test number
- 296750685154
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteWheel alignm,ent required...n/s/f outer edge worn
Pass92,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 92,035 miles
- Test number
- 678505174142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,035 miles (+3,248)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,035 miles
- Test number
- 785574474108
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,787 miles (+2,059)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,787 miles
- Test number
- 535766773131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,728 miles (+4,959)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 86,728 miles
- Test number
- 729598182104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass81,769 miles (+5,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 81,769 miles
- Test number
- 857198381174
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass76,078 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 76,078 miles
- Test number
- 552936560139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,058 miles (+3,920)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,058 miles
- Test number
- 301265560138
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass72,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,138 miles
- Test number
- 411894979196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,138 miles (+4,544)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,138 miles
- Test number
- 463544679109
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass67,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 67,594 miles
- Test number
- 570801898127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,594 miles (+2,077)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,594 miles
- Test number
- 684981998161
- Repaired at testBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass65,517 miles (+13,350)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 65,517 miles
- Test number
- 594593197196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 52,167 miles
- Test number
- 562758596173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T343 BST
- Does T343 BST currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T343 BST expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T343 BST?
- The MOT on T343 BST expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T343 BST done?
- T343 BST was recorded at 118,888 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 4,104 miles a year.
- Has T343 BST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T343 BST has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T343 BST 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 T343 BST find?
- T343 BST passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 1 more.
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