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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T3 BGRMOT history

T3 BGR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,259 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BGR was last recorded at 166,259 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 5,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,861 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,398 miles
Average per year
6,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,259 miles
  • 2025 – 160,861 miles
  • 2024 – 155,387 miles
  • 2023 – 151,759 miles
  • 2022 – 147,036 miles
  • 2021 – 138,311 miles
  • 2020 – 135,000 miles
  • 2019 – 131,601 miles
  • 2018 – 127,415 miles
  • 2017 – 125,222 miles
  • 2016 – 121,025 miles
  • 2015 – 109,674 miles
  • 2014 – 103,300 miles
  • 2013 – 99,221 miles
  • 2012 – 93,126 miles
  • 2011 – 87,169 miles
  • 2010 – 76,129 miles
  • 2009 – 56,340 miles
  • 2008 – 46,693 miles
  • 2007 – 36,313 miles
  • 2006 – 30,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,259 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,259 miles
    Test number
    912063703021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass160,861 miles (+5,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,861 miles
    Test number
    816806544316
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass155,387 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,387 miles
    Test number
    813264290265
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,759 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,759 miles
    Test number
    956665341120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,757 miles (+4,721)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,757 miles
    Test number
    236182226633
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,036 miles (+8,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,036 miles
    Test number
    281107795532
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass138,311 miles (+3,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,311 miles
    Test number
    734954537410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,000 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    313889779287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,601 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,601 miles
    Test number
    990888858331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,578 miles (+4,163)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,578 miles
    Test number
    242278335929
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass127,415 miles (+2,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    711003781363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusting and starting to show sharp edges

  12. Pass125,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    839205437289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,222 miles (+4,197)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    753779027346
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking at fuel cooler bolted to floor (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass121,025 miles (+11,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,025 miles
    Test number
    765436721704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,674 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,674 miles
    Test number
    653796061092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,300 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    755612234362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,221 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    908312913365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,220 miles (+6,094)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    808121613310
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass93,126 miles (+5,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,126 miles
    Test number
    919343912384
    • NoteCan not see bottom of rear springs

  20. Pass87,169 miles (+11,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    459365511461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,129 miles (+19,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    341278900385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,340 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,340 miles
    Test number
    653360209358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,693 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    460371618455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,313 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    360171917399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    213050516339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BGR

Does T3 BGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BGR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 BGR?
The MOT on T3 BGR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BGR done?
T3 BGR was recorded at 166,259 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 6,821 miles a year.
Has T3 BGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BGR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 BGR 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 T3 BGR find?
T3 BGR passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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