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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T354 BBKMOT history

T354 BBK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,987 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T354 BBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T354 BBK was last recorded at 116,987 miles on 9 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2026: 116,987 miles, lower than 116,996 miles on 5 Sept 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,996 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,987 miles
  • 2025 – 109,701 miles
  • 2024 – 105,629 miles
  • 2023 – 96,311 miles
  • 2022 – 87,606 miles
  • 2021 – 86,475 miles
  • 2020 – 82,153 miles
  • 2019 – 75,119 miles
  • 2018 – 68,071 miles
  • 2017 – 60,916 miles
  • 2016 – 54,343 miles
  • 2015 – 52,808 miles
  • 2014 – 50,894 miles
  • 2013 – 49,346 miles
  • 2012 – 47,669 miles
  • 2011 – 45,049 miles
  • 2010 – 43,245 miles
  • 2009 – 41,463 miles
  • 2008 – 39,680 miles
  • 2007 – 37,415 miles
  • 2006 – 35,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Detached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,987 miles (-9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    586569568646
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,996 miles (+7,295)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    879237485816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,701 miles (+4,072)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    436569801721
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    974083549584
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,629 miles (+9,318)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    188803503424
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,311 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    514735362521
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail96,311 miles (+3)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    888932396071
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Fail96,308 miles (+8,702)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    296957494380
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,606 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    736588840663
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass86,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    807132175163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail86,475 miles (+4,322)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    586788522650
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass82,153 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,153 miles
    Test number
    253629464281
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Detached. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  13. Fail82,150 miles (+7,031)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,150 miles
    Test number
    507442911775
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Detached. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  14. Pass75,119 miles (+7,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    287089977854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  15. Pass68,071 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    318529374604
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs are corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight oil dampness on power steering hoses.
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front antiroll bar mount rubbers.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rod arm inner joint.

  16. Fail68,071 miles (+7,155)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    242798375605
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs are corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight oil dampness on power steering hoses.
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front antiroll bar mount rubbers.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rod arm inner joint.

  17. Pass60,916 miles (+6,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    877364580039
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper rubber starting to split
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  18. Pass54,343 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    133751534763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,808 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    549933465031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,894 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    929199464072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,346 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,346 miles
    Test number
    307963263036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,669 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    647261262066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,049 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    527911661019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,245 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    424754260011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,463 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,463 miles
    Test number
    613548859061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,680 miles
    Test number
    294627288019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,680 miles (+2,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,680 miles
    Test number
    942666888014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass37,415 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    434170987058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    893711186019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T354 BBK

Does T354 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T354 BBK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T354 BBK?
The MOT on T354 BBK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T354 BBK done?
T354 BBK was recorded at 116,987 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has T354 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T354 BBK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T354 BBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T354 BBK find?
T354 BBK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 6 more.

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