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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T730 BAFMOT history

T730 BAF is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
119,786 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 BAF was last recorded at 119,786 miles on 14 May 2025, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,428 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
358 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,786 miles
  • 2024 – 119,428 miles
  • 2023 – 111,125 miles
  • 2022 – 106,348 miles
  • 2021 – 101,983 miles
  • 2020 – 99,316 miles
  • 2019 – 92,569 miles
  • 2018 – 87,005 miles
  • 2017 – 84,067 miles
  • 2016 – 79,491 miles
  • 2015 – 75,921 miles
  • 2014 – 71,475 miles
  • 2013 – 68,435 miles
  • 2012 – 64,325 miles
  • 2011 – 60,258 miles
  • 2010 – 56,207 miles
  • 2009 – 51,697 miles
  • 2008 – 46,486 miles
  • 2007 – 41,802 miles
  • 2006 – 36,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,786 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,786 miles (+358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,786 miles
    Test number
    353455658307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,428 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,428 miles
    Test number
    499140670644
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,428 miles (+8,303)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,428 miles
    Test number
    367763833354
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    734956919885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,125 miles (+4,777)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    285205005409
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass106,348 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    220272102262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass101,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    598837917740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail101,983 miles (+2,667)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    950241943418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    523378803463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,316 miles (+6,747)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    949061166985
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,569 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    787266035475
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion

  12. Pass87,005 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    101796425430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass84,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    861128663223
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe rusty.

  14. Fail84,067 miles (+4,576)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    103264960784
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe rusty.

  15. Pass79,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    678083630634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,491 miles (+3,570)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    816942235350
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass75,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    648919745016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,921 miles (+4,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    578838945065
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass71,475 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,475 miles
    Test number
    526264944057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,435 miles (+4,110)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    255429143025
    • 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)
    • NoteOS and NS rear axel bushes wearing but not excessive.
    • NoteOSF top mount has slight play.

  21. Pass64,325 miles (+4,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    106719452465
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Fail60,258 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    196103951494
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOSR and NSR axel bushes worn, but no play.

  23. Pass60,258 miles (+4,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    657343851002
    • NoteOSR and NSR axel bushes worn, but no play.

  24. Pass56,207 miles (+4,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    490909260009
    • NoteNSR and OSR axel bushes worn. No excessive play.

  25. Pass51,697 miles (+5,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,697 miles
    Test number
    453338859017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  26. Pass46,486 miles (+4,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,486 miles
    Test number
    350534268075
    • NoteRear axel bushes OS and NS starting to perish, no excessive movement.

  27. Pass41,802 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    504056667081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    922547876053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Questions about T730 BAF

Does T730 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T730 BAF expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T730 BAF?
The MOT on T730 BAF expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T730 BAF done?
T730 BAF was recorded at 119,786 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has T730 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 BAF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T730 BAF 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 T730 BAF find?
T730 BAF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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