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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T530 BRSMOT history

T530 BRS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,992 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 BRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 BRS was last recorded at 177,992 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,839 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,153 miles
Average per year
4,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,992 miles
  • 2025 – 173,839 miles
  • 2024 – 165,940 miles
  • 2023 – 160,353 miles
  • 2022 – 155,464 miles
  • 2021 – 147,176 miles
  • 2020 – 140,505 miles
  • 2019 – 136,772 miles
  • 2018 – 134,452 miles
  • 2017 – 131,035 miles
  • 2016 – 129,953 miles
  • 2014 – 129,935 miles
  • 2013 – 126,809 miles
  • 2012 – 124,377 miles
  • 2011 – 122,320 miles
  • 2010 – 117,966 miles
  • 2009 – 114,825 miles
  • 2008 – 110,130 miles
  • 2007 – 97,175 miles
  • 2006 – 87,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,992 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRepairs covered in underseal

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,992 miles (+4,153)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,992 miles
    Test number
    740978559954
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRepairs covered in underseal
  2. Pass173,839 miles (+28)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,839 miles
    Test number
    475948405091
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail173,811 miles (+7,871)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,811 miles
    Test number
    446079537373
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass165,940 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,940 miles
    Test number
    423245702799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail165,929 miles (+5,576)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    156030622399
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass160,353 miles (+4,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,353 miles
    Test number
    417483184141
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass155,464 miles (+8,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,464 miles
    Test number
    854022453155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass147,176 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,176 miles
    Test number
    372212639670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass140,505 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,505 miles
    Test number
    143071554468
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass136,772 miles (+2,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,772 miles
    Test number
    408780959602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift on both strut top mounts
  11. Pass134,452 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,452 miles
    Test number
    919757231981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn down on inner edge) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail134,213 miles (+3,178)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,213 miles
    Test number
    500994939499
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner consal bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner consal bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch at sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at inner wheel arch at sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn down on inner edge) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass131,035 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,035 miles
    Test number
    300376281772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,953 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    794566135949
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroded
  15. Fail129,935 miles (+3,126)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,935 miles
    Test number
    355546404381
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCreak from nearside front suspension
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriated
    • NoteFront wheel arches corroded
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes split
    • NoteOffside front track rod end ball joint boot cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteSlight smear from front wiper blades
  16. Pass126,809 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,809 miles
    Test number
    645302213332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,795 miles (+2,418)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    235902103317
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
  18. Pass124,377 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    124,377 miles
    Test number
    379783462267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,373 miles (+2,053)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,373 miles
    Test number
    935602962224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass122,320 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,320 miles
    Test number
    579072761255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAnti-roll bar corroded at;d;bushes
    • NoteFront;d;bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteUnder tray damaged
  21. Fail122,320 miles (+4,354)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,320 miles
    Test number
    387817851440
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAnti-roll bar corroded at;d;bushes
    • NoteFront brake discs exccesivly corroded
    • NoteFront;d;bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteUnder tray damaged
  22. Pass117,966 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    540262850264
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteFront wiper rubbers split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre looks flat
    • NoteRear washer has low pressure
  23. Fail117,966 miles (+3,141)6 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    754361650296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteFront wiper rubbers split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre looks flat
    • NoteRear washer has low pressure
  24. Pass114,825 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    253069029282
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust rear heat shield loose
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake has play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre rotating in the wrong direction
  25. Fail114,825 miles (+4,695)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    150956529284
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust rear heat shield loose
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake has play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre rotating in the wrong direction
  26. Pass110,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,130 miles
    Test number
    803238818285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  27. Fail110,130 miles (+12,955)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,130 miles
    Test number
    814347918298
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored rear brake pads worn
  28. Pass97,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    820676567098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,175 miles (+9,415)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    534156367015
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  30. Pass87,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    881197066064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass87,760 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    182327066409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail87,640 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    851633566092
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T530 BRS

Does T530 BRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 BRS is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T530 BRS?
The MOT on T530 BRS is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 BRS done?
T530 BRS was recorded at 177,992 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,445 miles a year.
Has T530 BRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 BRS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T530 BRS 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 T530 BRS find?
T530 BRS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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