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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T393 OWBMOT history

T393 OWB is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 118,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,177 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T393 OWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T393 OWB was last recorded at 118,177 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2017: 96,521 miles, lower than 99,514 miles on 13 Jun 2017.

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
115,518 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
3,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,177 miles
  • 2025 – 115,518 miles
  • 2024 – 112,107 miles
  • 2022 – 110,691 miles
  • 2021 – 107,574 miles
  • 2020 – 106,345 miles
  • 2019 – 103,731 miles
  • 2018 – 101,862 miles
  • 2017 – 96,521 miles
  • 2016 – 97,475 miles
  • 2015 – 94,917 miles
  • 2014 – 90,695 miles
  • 2013 – 87,633 miles
  • 2012 – 83,453 miles
  • 2011 – 80,886 miles
  • 2010 – 78,370 miles
  • 2009 – 75,889 miles
  • 2008 – 72,563 miles
  • 2007 – 66,012 miles
  • 2006 – 58,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,177 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,177 miles (+2,659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    279501102757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,518 miles (+3,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    960173356736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass112,107 miles (+1,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,107 miles
    Test number
    212321618376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,691 miles (+49)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    737681463872
    • DangerousNearside Rear axle holed close to mounting severely weakened
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail110,642 miles (+3,068)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    100597372428
    • DangerousNearside Rear axle holed close to mounting severely weakened
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,574 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,574 miles
    Test number
    691992558648
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes perished-

  7. Pass106,345 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    476842921708
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail106,342 miles (+2,611)2 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,342 miles
    Test number
    438457206070
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat area ,outer sill area corroded away. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Brake pedal. (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Top of suspension arm. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass103,731 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,731 miles
    Test number
    427727672235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail103,731 miles (+1,869)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,731 miles
    Test number
    207436050508
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    257460883559
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail101,860 miles (+5,339)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    236854743507
    • 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))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass96,521 miles (-2,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    640309560519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail99,514 miles (+2,039)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,514 miles
    Test number
    358485168231
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,475 miles
    Test number
    509971761072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,475 miles (+2,558)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,475 miles
    Test number
    217396998877
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass94,917 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,917 miles
    Test number
    999716975190
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail94,917 miles (+4,222)3 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,917 miles
    Test number
    287425575445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass90,695 miles (+3,062)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    229041164441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass87,633 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    245299073403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre section of exhaust corroded

  21. Fail87,633 miles (+4,180)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    267389573413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre section of exhaust corroded

  22. Pass83,453 miles (+2,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,453 miles
    Test number
    436040062157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass80,886 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    565322581146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs in poor condition .

  24. Fail80,886 miles (+2,516)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    689512181133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs in poor condition .

  25. Pass78,370 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,370 miles
    Test number
    712581680194
    • NoteRear brke discs corroded on inner edges

  26. Fail78,370 miles (+2,481)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,370 miles
    Test number
    373221380182
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brke discs corroded on inner edges

  27. Pass75,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    351804189104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,889 miles (+3,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    364894489137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass72,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    102937478173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail72,563 miles (+6,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    524217778117
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass66,012 miles (+7,905)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,012 miles
    Test number
    800607877193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Fail58,107 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    212101986194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Pass58,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    331971386117
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T393 OWB

Does T393 OWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T393 OWB is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T393 OWB?
The MOT on T393 OWB is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T393 OWB done?
T393 OWB was recorded at 118,177 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
Has T393 OWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T393 OWB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T393 OWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T393 OWB find?
T393 OWB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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