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Volkswagen Golf

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T371 BJRMOT history

T371 BJR is a blue and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
70,164 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T371 BJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T371 BJR was last recorded at 70,164 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,164 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,164 miles
  • 2021 – 68,116 miles
  • 2020 – 65,607 miles
  • 2019 – 64,359 miles
  • 2018 – 62,975 miles
  • 2017 – 60,433 miles
  • 2016 – 57,613 miles
  • 2015 – 56,008 miles
  • 2012 – 53,298 miles
  • 2011 – 49,707 miles
  • 2010 – 46,118 miles
  • 2009 – 44,383 miles
  • 2008 – 40,373 miles
  • 2007 – 31,756 miles
  • 2006 – 27,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,164 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,164 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    836740855060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,164 miles (+2,048)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    434363906967
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,116 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    487368437787
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail68,116 miles (+2,509)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    310983977216
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Calliper hose (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,607 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    790566385119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,359 miles (+1,384)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    128985020223
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover missing but no sharp edges Mirror glass intact (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,975 miles (+2,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    471553125393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass60,433 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    437406009137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    719032103530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,613 miles (+1,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    278531271639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass56,008 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    218442395000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake plates corroded

  12. Fail56,006 miles (+2,708)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    756795885048
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake plates corroded

  13. Pass53,298 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    577450032298
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteMisfire on no 2 cylinder

  14. Fail53,298 miles (+3,591)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    398769222428
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteMisfire on no 2 cylinder

  15. Pass49,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    505156151292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,707 miles (+3,589)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    895946951202
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,118 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    510857650223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn,front heatshield rattling.

  18. Fail46,118 miles (+1,735)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    684803850259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn,front heatshield rattling.

  19. Pass44,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,383 miles
    Test number
    563067959202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,383 miles (+4,010)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,383 miles
    Test number
    603617059263
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,373 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    504944758259
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome wear to front brake pads and discs

  22. Fail40,373 miles (+8,617)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    301139748459
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome wear to front brake pads and discs

  23. Pass31,756 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    524075657238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,172 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    353597956206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear bump stops perished. †Rear axle bushes showing signs of wear.

Questions about T371 BJR

Does T371 BJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T371 BJR expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T371 BJR?
The MOT on T371 BJR expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T371 BJR done?
T371 BJR was recorded at 70,164 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 2,761 miles a year.
Has T371 BJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T371 BJR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T371 BJR 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 T371 BJR find?
T371 BJR passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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