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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T470 BNNMOT history

T470 BNN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
120,075 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 BNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 BNN was last recorded at 120,075 miles on 5 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,071 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,075 miles
  • 2021 – 116,835 miles
  • 2020 – 114,840 miles
  • 2019 – 110,959 miles
  • 2018 – 107,718 miles
  • 2017 – 106,306 miles
  • 2016 – 101,258 miles
  • 2015 – 98,013 miles
  • 2014 – 94,956 miles
  • 2013 – 86,350 miles
  • 2012 – 81,065 miles
  • 2011 – 72,185 miles
  • 2010 – 65,375 miles
  • 2009 – 62,627 miles
  • 2008 – 58,465 miles
  • 2007 – 53,829 miles
  • 2006 – 49,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,075 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,075 miles
    Test number
    803527420173
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,071 miles (+3,236)9 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    439656911673
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,835 miles (+43)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,835 miles
    Test number
    870355833440
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail116,792 miles (+1,952)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    796932786601
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass114,840 miles (+84)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,840 miles
    Test number
    464986812260
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,756 miles (+3,797)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    618833594823
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Coil spring. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,959 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,959 miles
    Test number
    146667838960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,946 miles (+3,228)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    888898929108
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    427677674808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,718 miles (+1,412)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    426879045311
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass106,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    229308803807
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension lowered

  12. Fail106,300 miles (+5,042)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,300 miles
    Test number
    582288706336
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension lowered

  13. Pass101,258 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,258 miles
    Test number
    923742771372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass98,013 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    187011675097
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim buckled.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

  15. Fail98,013 miles (+3,057)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    129511175415
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim buckled.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

  16. Pass94,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    848233564009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail94,956 miles (+8,606)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    109279654072
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  18. Pass86,350 miles (+5,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,350 miles
    Test number
    877483253001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,065 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    515294252012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,185 miles (+6,810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    765123851000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf and nsf tyres on outer wall has a slight cut

  21. Pass65,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    743430360071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,375 miles (+2,748)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    121530060491
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass62,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    121639359478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,627 miles (+4,162)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    271799059018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass58,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    364343358029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,465 miles (+4,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    321100958085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    754566037003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,829 miles (+4,504)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    323186437014
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass49,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    174095856454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T470 BNN

Does T470 BNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T470 BNN expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T470 BNN?
The MOT on T470 BNN expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T470 BNN done?
T470 BNN was recorded at 120,075 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has T470 BNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 BNN has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T470 BNN 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 T470 BNN find?
T470 BNN passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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