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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T678 BCYMOT history

T678 BCY is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
165,544 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 BCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 BCY was last recorded at 165,544 miles on 10 May 2023, 5,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,595 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,949 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,544 miles
  • 2022 – 159,595 miles
  • 2017 – 159,340 miles
  • 2016 – 155,527 miles
  • 2015 – 152,250 miles
  • 2013 – 147,694 miles
  • 2012 – 144,799 miles
  • 2011 – 133,965 miles
  • 2010 – 126,879 miles
  • 2009 – 116,351 miles
  • 2008 – 101,468 miles
  • 2007 – 92,226 miles
  • 2006 – 81,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,544 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,544 miles
    Test number
    826691205878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail165,544 miles (+5,949)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,544 miles
    Test number
    483137915304
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass159,595 miles (+2)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,595 miles
    Test number
    326300266954
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  4. Fail159,593 miles (+253)12 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,593 miles
    Test number
    742256469816
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  5. Pass159,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    159,340 miles
    Test number
    782637327564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,340 miles (+3,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,340 miles
    Test number
    746685863795
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  7. Pass155,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,527 miles
    Test number
    759697215461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  8. Fail155,527 miles (+3,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,527 miles
    Test number
    185954886451
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  9. Pass152,250 miles (+4,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,250 miles
    Test number
    421605965963
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes perished

  10. Pass147,694 miles (+2,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    825859823358
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass144,799 miles (+1,594)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    144,799 miles
    Test number
    315325732373
    • Note205/55/16 X 4
    • NoteBAFFLES INSECURE INSIDE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER
    • NoteBRAKE DISCS WORN ALL ROUND-PODOD
    • NoteOIL LEAK
    • NoteR-TAX EXPIRES-31/8/13
    • NoteT/BELT & SERVICE?CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

  12. Pass143,205 miles (+9,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    143,205 miles
    Test number
    405300932215
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass133,965 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    133,965 miles
    Test number
    956737921229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    126,879 miles
    Test number
    412138420221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,879 miles (+10,528)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,879 miles
    Test number
    581618520208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass116,351 miles (+14,883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    361272129481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,468 miles (+9,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    863679538276
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass92,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,226 miles
    Test number
    312807627253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,226 miles (+11,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,226 miles
    Test number
    533047827267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass81,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    244657426295
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T678 BCY

Does T678 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T678 BCY expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T678 BCY?
The MOT on T678 BCY expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T678 BCY done?
T678 BCY was recorded at 165,544 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has T678 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 BCY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T678 BCY 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 T678 BCY find?
T678 BCY passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 6 more.

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