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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T387 HRAMOT history

T387 HRA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
143,449 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T387 HRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T387 HRA was last recorded at 143,449 miles on 9 Jun 2024, 3,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,845 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,604 miles
Average per year
4,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,449 miles
  • 2023 – 139,845 miles
  • 2021 – 131,611 miles
  • 2020 – 117,336 miles
  • 2018 – 112,631 miles
  • 2017 – 110,272 miles
  • 2016 – 107,068 miles
  • 2015 – 103,803 miles
  • 2014 – 99,917 miles
  • 2013 – 96,204 miles
  • 2012 – 93,532 miles
  • 2011 – 91,334 miles
  • 2010 – 87,766 miles
  • 2009 – 80,650 miles
  • 2008 – 73,944 miles
  • 2007 – 65,888 miles
  • 2006 – 57,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,449 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear duc tape over arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,449 miles (+3,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,449 miles
    Test number
    548260808982
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear duc tape over arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,845 miles (+8,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,845 miles
    Test number
    111204389777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,611 miles (+5,843)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,611 miles
    Test number
    686475338985
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has been jacked up and damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has been jacked up and damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,768 miles (+8,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,768 miles
    Test number
    223197023816
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,336 miles (+4,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,336 miles
    Test number
    533479372854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    398684663100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail112,631 miles (+6)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    519697496590
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail112,625 miles (+2,353)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,625 miles
    Test number
    426884397058
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass110,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,272 miles
    Test number
    764037713271
    • AdvisoryBrakes pipes are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noted

  10. Fail110,272 miles (+3,204)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,272 miles
    Test number
    938944256228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes pipes are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noted

  11. Pass107,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    449562932578
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryClutch very stiff in operation

  12. Fail107,065 miles (+3,262)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,065 miles
    Test number
    924710235861
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryClutch very stiff in operation

  13. Pass103,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    846021221828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mounting has some lift.

  14. Fail103,801 miles (+3,884)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    984363287280
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mounting has some lift.

  15. Pass99,917 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    986324854216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,204 miles (+85)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,204 miles
    Test number
    706834473213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.

  17. Fail96,119 miles (+2,587)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    358783873453
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteOffside front lower siull starting to show corrosion.

  18. Pass93,532 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,532 miles
    Test number
    307836772276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deterioated.
    • NoteSlight amount of lift to the nearside front strut top mounting.

  19. Fail93,532 miles (+2,198)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,532 miles
    Test number
    567695472212
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deterioated.
    • NoteSlight amount of lift to the nearside front strut top mounting.

  20. Pass91,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    357076171452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,334 miles (+3,568)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    439266271246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass87,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    601153870238
    • NoteNearside rear tryre outer side-wall deteriorated

  23. Fail87,766 miles (+7,116)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    152732470281
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tryre outer side-wall deteriorated

  24. Pass80,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    841297469277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,649 miles (+6,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    500037869211
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass73,944 miles (+8,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    312384978272
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass65,888 miles (+8,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    124547077258
    • NoteOfside headlamp unit water ingressed.

  28. Pass57,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    591288976261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T387 HRA

Does T387 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T387 HRA expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T387 HRA?
The MOT on T387 HRA expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T387 HRA done?
T387 HRA was recorded at 143,449 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2024, an average of 4,852 miles a year.
Has T387 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T387 HRA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T387 HRA 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 T387 HRA find?
T387 HRA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195/50r16; nearside rear duc tape over arch, and 3 more.

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