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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T427 BBWMOT history

T427 BBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 251,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
251,357 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T427 BBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T427 BBW was last recorded at 251,357 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 10,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,126 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,231 miles
Average per year
10,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,357 miles
  • 2024 – 241,126 miles
  • 2023 – 232,653 miles
  • 2022 – 224,665 miles
  • 2021 – 216,618 miles
  • 2020 – 208,830 miles
  • 2019 – 198,841 miles
  • 2018 – 190,385 miles
  • 2017 – 178,630 miles
  • 2016 – 148,166 miles
  • 2015 – 139,263 miles
  • 2014 – 129,304 miles
  • 2013 – 118,481 miles
  • 2012 – 108,022 miles
  • 2011 – 97,133 miles
  • 2010 – 88,115 miles
  • 2009 – 79,599 miles
  • 2008 – 71,438 miles
  • 2007 – 63,909 miles
  • 2006 – 58,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail251,357 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both top mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail251,357 miles (+10,231)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,357 miles
    Test number
    894115468408
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass241,126 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    241,126 miles
    Test number
    333560391928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail241,125 miles (+8,472)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,125 miles
    Test number
    311021210236
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass232,653 miles (+9)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    232,653 miles
    Test number
    167782728994
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt perished

  5. Fail232,644 miles (+284)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,644 miles
    Test number
    940339251613
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt perished

  6. Fail232,360 miles (+7,695)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,360 miles
    Test number
    598244416920
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass224,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    224,665 miles
    Test number
    218589919840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail224,665 miles (+8,047)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,665 miles
    Test number
    471478507579
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass216,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    216,618 miles
    Test number
    873589619970
    • AdvisoryCAR EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

  10. Fail216,612 miles (+7,782)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,612 miles
    Test number
    478453484142
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass208,830 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    208,830 miles
    Test number
    393931762861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail208,825 miles (+9,984)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,825 miles
    Test number
    739268161939
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective PIPE SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass198,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    198,841 miles
    Test number
    595286712957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail198,841 miles (+8,456)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,841 miles
    Test number
    648467385601
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass190,385 miles (+11,755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    190,385 miles
    Test number
    213467582367
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST EMISSION JUST IN LIMITS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE CALPER DAMP
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass178,630 miles (+30,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    178,630 miles
    Test number
    418054221498
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass148,166 miles (+8,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,166 miles
    Test number
    521072530171
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass139,263 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    139,263 miles
    Test number
    195498625490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    589957934067
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail129,304 miles (+10,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    126877634422
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass118,481 miles (+10,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    325520753068
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass108,022 miles (+10,889)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    265376162031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,133 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    125971061086
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass97,133 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    906901161038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,115 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    390564850077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,599 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    341041979039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    133265068086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,438 miles (+7,529)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    153255668450
    • FailureNearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Fail63,909 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    221167967072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass63,909 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    444167467096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail58,258 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    191118936425
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass58,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    380998836017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T427 BBW

Does T427 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T427 BBW expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T427 BBW?
The MOT on T427 BBW expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T427 BBW done?
T427 BBW was recorded at 251,357 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 10,051 miles a year.
Has T427 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T427 BBW has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T427 BBW 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 T427 BBW find?
T427 BBW failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, and 7 more.

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