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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T545 BHPMOT history

T545 BHP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
182,142 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 BHP was last recorded at 182,142 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 10,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,110 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10,032 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,142 miles
  • 2021 – 172,110 miles
  • 2020 – 168,211 miles
  • 2019 – 162,169 miles
  • 2018 – 159,321 miles
  • 2017 – 152,566 miles
  • 2016 – 145,543 miles
  • 2015 – 137,375 miles
  • 2014 – 132,215 miles
  • 2013 – 127,308 miles
  • 2012 – 123,489 miles
  • 2011 – 115,464 miles
  • 2010 – 111,767 miles
  • 2008 – 111,751 miles
  • 2005 – 104,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play to steering column upper bush/bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,142 miles (+10,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,142 miles
    Test number
    764239508534
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,110 miles (+3,899)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,110 miles
    Test number
    716047208401
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel arch got corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass168,211 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,211 miles
    Test number
    946689836548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,210 miles (+6,041)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,210 miles
    Test number
    990884775430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,169 miles (+2,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,169 miles
    Test number
    957296949110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to nearside front to rear brake pipe rear section

  6. Pass159,321 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,321 miles
    Test number
    810302163350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering column upper bush/bearing

  7. Fail159,268 miles (+6,702)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    996798023676
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering column upper bush/bearing

  8. Pass152,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    812344452560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail152,566 miles (+7,023)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    525792293484
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass145,543 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,543 miles
    Test number
    343578992268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,477 miles (+8,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,477 miles
    Test number
    938115490237
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass137,375 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,375 miles
    Test number
    794451561138
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted

  13. Fail137,370 miles (+5,155)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,370 miles
    Test number
    782052897598
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted

  14. Pass132,215 miles (+4,907)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,215 miles
    Test number
    315724664154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery slightly insecure

  15. Pass127,308 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,308 miles
    Test number
    536475243142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,489 miles (+8,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,489 miles
    Test number
    816771322144
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass115,464 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    535204531154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,767 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,767 miles
    Test number
    401118230181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s door mirror is cracked

  19. Pass111,751 miles (+6,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    313358138380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass104,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    834591925213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,772 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    880120925256
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T545 BHP

Does T545 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 BHP expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 BHP?
The MOT on T545 BHP expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 BHP done?
T545 BHP was recorded at 182,142 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has T545 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 BHP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T545 BHP 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 T545 BHP find?
T545 BHP passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount bearing both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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