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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T383 BTYMOT history

T383 BTY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,845 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T383 BTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T383 BTY was last recorded at 175,845 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,718 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,845 miles
  • 2024 – 175,718 miles
  • 2023 – 175,456 miles
  • 2022 – 174,929 miles
  • 2021 – 173,676 miles
  • 2020 – 170,110 miles
  • 2019 – 164,894 miles
  • 2018 – 156,522 miles
  • 2017 – 153,011 miles
  • 2016 – 149,863 miles
  • 2015 – 147,576 miles
  • 2014 – 146,455 miles
  • 2013 – 137,293 miles
  • 2012 – 130,292 miles
  • 2011 – 122,711 miles
  • 2010 – 114,096 miles
  • 2009 – 106,451 miles
  • 2008 – 96,319 miles
  • 2007 – 88,004 miles
  • 2006 – 78,322 miles
  • 2005 – 69,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,845 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Vehicle is highly modified

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,845 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,845 miles
    Test number
    866748877599
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass175,718 miles (+262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    175,718 miles
    Test number
    428017827982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Axle/Beam Corroded

  3. Pass175,456 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,456 miles
    Test number
    931318872037
    • AdvisoryVehicle is highly modified

  4. Pass174,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,929 miles
    Test number
    689221041427
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail174,929 miles (+1,253)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,929 miles
    Test number
    688732355766
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,676 miles (+3,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,676 miles
    Test number
    994582015188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass170,110 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,110 miles
    Test number
    118835397324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,894 miles
    Test number
    806643596852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,894 miles (+8,372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,894 miles
    Test number
    611645908631
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,522 miles (+3,511)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,522 miles
    Test number
    254944635170
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass153,011 miles (+3,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,011 miles
    Test number
    716193398403
    • AdvisoryVehicle is highly modified

  12. Pass149,863 miles (+2,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,863 miles
    Test number
    742159462145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle is highly modified

  13. Pass147,576 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,576 miles
    Test number
    208639151009
    • AdvisoryCoilovers fitted

  14. Pass146,455 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,455 miles
    Test number
    257760604300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoilover suspension fitted
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak

  15. Fail146,455 miles (+9,162)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,455 miles
    Test number
    449380404336
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoilover suspension fitted
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak

  16. Pass137,293 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,293 miles
    Test number
    296816493259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,292 miles (+7,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    717232693271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass130,292 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,292 miles
    Test number
    425617882223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWare in n/s steering rack arm

  19. Fail130,292 miles (+7,581)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,292 miles
    Test number
    746467382272
    • FailureOffside Inner Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWare in n/s steering rack arm

  20. Pass122,711 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    708193391236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,673 miles (+8,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    778591391288
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass114,096 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    370428580469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,451 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    150849899221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,413 miles (+10,094)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    862784799202
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass96,319 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    692057588288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,004 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,004 miles
    Test number
    392047997200
    • NoteGearbox noisey

  27. Fail87,932 miles (+9,610)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,932 miles
    Test number
    644853097255
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteGearbox noisey

  28. Pass78,322 miles (+8,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    512852996232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass69,753 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,753 miles
    Test number
    272835295294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T383 BTY

Does T383 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T383 BTY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T383 BTY?
The MOT on T383 BTY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T383 BTY done?
T383 BTY was recorded at 175,845 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has T383 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T383 BTY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T383 BTY 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 T383 BTY find?
T383 BTY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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