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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T391 BVAMOT history

T391 BVA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
172,122 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T391 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T391 BVA was last recorded at 172,122 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 7,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,000 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,122 miles
Average per year
5,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,122 miles
  • 2021 – 165,000 miles
  • 2019 – 153,594 miles
  • 2018 – 150,586 miles
  • 2017 – 146,681 miles
  • 2016 – 142,826 miles
  • 2015 – 136,905 miles
  • 2014 – 131,603 miles
  • 2013 – 124,853 miles
  • 2012 – 116,981 miles
  • 2011 – 109,157 miles
  • 2010 – 103,767 miles
  • 2009 – 98,908 miles
  • 2008 – 93,112 miles
  • 2007 – 86,761 miles
  • 2006 – 79,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,122 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,122 miles
    Test number
    702258799007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,000 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,000 miles
    Test number
    463856324205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,594 miles (+3,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,594 miles
    Test number
    374510365170
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake no reserve travel

  4. Pass150,586 miles (+3,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,586 miles
    Test number
    314169318309
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front anti roll bar link bushes has play
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension top mounting quite a lot play.
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.
    • AdvisoryNote: engine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryNote: gearbox area oily.

  5. Pass146,681 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,681 miles
    Test number
    391019686984
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a stonechip
    • AdvisoryUnder tray+engine cover fitted obscure some components

  6. Fail146,535 miles (+3,709)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    475384661464
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested due to fault with front brakes locking (suspect abs system fault (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a stonechip
    • AdvisoryUnder tray+engine cover fitted obscure some components

  7. Pass142,826 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,826 miles
    Test number
    269138481387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,905 miles (+5,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,905 miles
    Test number
    736413515030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass131,603 miles (+6,750)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    597334024061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly worn

  10. Pass124,853 miles (+7,872)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    308444523007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  11. Pass116,981 miles (+7,824)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    319467222053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly worn

  12. Pass109,157 miles (+5,390)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    919307121023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  13. Fail103,767 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    563017920021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass103,767 miles (+4,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    950477720067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass98,908 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,908 miles
    Test number
    212059829059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,895 miles (+5,783)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,895 miles
    Test number
    570028129002
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass93,112 miles (+6,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,112 miles
    Test number
    992889018028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  18. Fail86,761 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    892676727080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass86,761 miles (+7,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    990496627035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass79,288 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    843963326053
    • NoteNail in tyre

  21. Fail79,288 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    854993326056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T391 BVA

Does T391 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T391 BVA expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T391 BVA?
The MOT on T391 BVA expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T391 BVA done?
T391 BVA was recorded at 172,122 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
Has T391 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T391 BVA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on T391 BVA 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 T391 BVA find?
T391 BVA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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