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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T522 BONMOT history

T522 BON is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
213,989 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 BON was last recorded at 213,989 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2007: 71,565 miles, lower than 118,273 miles on 20 Feb 2007.

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
209,691 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,298 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,989 miles
  • 2025 – 209,691 miles
  • 2023 – 209,266 miles
  • 2022 – 205,602 miles
  • 2020 – 194,016 miles
  • 2019 – 188,920 miles
  • 2018 – 186,708 miles
  • 2016 – 184,482 miles
  • 2015 – 184,458 miles
  • 2013 – 173,673 miles
  • 2012 – 163,395 miles
  • 2011 – 149,573 miles
  • 2010 – 145,387 miles
  • 2009 – 141,670 miles
  • 2008 – 131,307 miles
  • 2007 – 118,310 miles
  • 2006 – 106,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,989 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    213,989 miles
    Test number
    205735216614
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass209,691 miles (+425)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    209,691 miles
    Test number
    851950763334
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  3. Pass209,266 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    209,266 miles
    Test number
    632260131909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,602 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,602 miles
    Test number
    207586411235
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut on inner wall

  5. Fail205,602 miles (+11,586)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,602 miles
    Test number
    692893241383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut on inner wall

  6. Pass194,016 miles (+5,096)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    194,016 miles
    Test number
    559152212239
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass188,920 miles (+2,212)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,920 miles
    Test number
    783924799244
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass186,708 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    186,708 miles
    Test number
    378199258842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail186,702 miles (+2,220)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,702 miles
    Test number
    275440019970
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass184,482 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    184,482 miles
    Test number
    108411035076
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe has been repaired but not leaking

  11. Fail184,481 miles (+23)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,481 miles
    Test number
    316747446752
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe has been repaired but not leaking

  12. Fail184,458 miles (+10,785)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,458 miles
    Test number
    935564535139
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass173,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    173,673 miles
    Test number
    846974493259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail173,673 miles (+10,278)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,673 miles
    Test number
    126584493204
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass163,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    163,395 miles
    Test number
    418192382219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail163,395 miles (+85)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,395 miles
    Test number
    875302782288
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail163,310 miles (+2,710)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,310 miles
    Test number
    265805762269
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres slight damage to sidewalls
    • NoteSlight cracking offside inner side wall

  18. Fail160,600 miles (+11,027)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,600 miles
    Test number
    909933752184
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres has slight cuts to the outer side walls

  19. Pass149,573 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    149,573 miles
    Test number
    595854391085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail149,452 miles (+4,065)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,452 miles
    Test number
    868858681040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass145,387 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    145,387 miles
    Test number
    832348380074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail145,359 miles (+3,689)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    772152080026
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass141,670 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    141,670 miles
    Test number
    162980889472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass131,307 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    131,307 miles
    Test number
    521608488028
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail131,307 miles (+12,997)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,307 miles
    Test number
    681515588007
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass118,310 miles (+46,745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    118,310 miles
    Test number
    100021167064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,565 miles (-46,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    404028157076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail118,273 miles (+12,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    913371957065
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass106,148 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    106,148 miles
    Test number
    382409056076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail105,804 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    374953456077
    • DangerousOffside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

Questions about T522 BON

Does T522 BON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T522 BON is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T522 BON?
The MOT on T522 BON is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T522 BON done?
T522 BON was recorded at 213,989 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has T522 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 BON has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T522 BON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T522 BON find?
T522 BON passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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