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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

T3 BDNMOT history

T3 BDN is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
137,667 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BDN was last recorded at 137,667 miles on 3 May 2024, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2017: 124,737 miles, lower than 125,140 miles on 12 Nov 2016.

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
137,537 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,667 miles
  • 2023 – 137,537 miles
  • 2021 – 137,005 miles
  • 2020 – 135,815 miles
  • 2019 – 134,671 miles
  • 2018 – 131,575 miles
  • 2017 – 124,737 miles
  • 2016 – 125,140 miles
  • 2015 – 123,200 miles
  • 2014 – 117,574 miles
  • 2013 – 110,457 miles
  • 2012 – 106,848 miles
  • 2011 – 104,547 miles
  • 2010 – 101,099 miles
  • 2009 – 95,300 miles
  • 2008 – 83,771 miles
  • 2007 – 79,793 miles
  • 2006 – 74,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,667 miles
  • 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))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,667 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,667 miles
    Test number
    319295354757
    • 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))

  2. Pass137,537 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    481704108458
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under chassis

  3. Pass137,005 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    532715499823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,815 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,815 miles
    Test number
    616180948290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    554662955948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,671 miles (+3,096)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    535858491723
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mount on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Pass131,575 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    109295394309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,737 miles (-403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,737 miles
    Test number
    642184379433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,140 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,140 miles
    Test number
    755078411538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,200 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    966080685475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,574 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,574 miles
    Test number
    798202554279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,552 miles (+7,095)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,552 miles
    Test number
    428576344234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass110,457 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,457 miles
    Test number
    978193343209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,848 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,848 miles
    Test number
    429646782215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,547 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    989734091284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront and rear discs in poor condtion

  16. Fail104,530 miles (+7)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    577343381296
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront and rear discs in poor condtion

  17. Fail104,523 miles (+3,424)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    428100371280
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteLong foot brake travel

  18. Pass101,099 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    512399070189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear discs in poor condition

  19. Fail101,098 miles (+5,798)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    622289670194
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear discs in poor condition

  20. Pass95,300 miles (+11,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,300 miles
    Test number
    563461989232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass83,771 miles (+3,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    122313278173
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass79,793 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    850473457171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    691971266142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BDN

Does T3 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 BDN expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 BDN?
The MOT on T3 BDN expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 BDN done?
T3 BDN was recorded at 137,667 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has T3 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BDN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T3 BDN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 BDN find?
T3 BDN passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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