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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T808 BWLMOT history

T808 BWL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
162,599 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T808 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T808 BWL was last recorded at 162,599 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,385 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
9,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,599 miles
  • 2021 – 162,385 miles
  • 2019 – 162,115 miles
  • 2018 – 161,812 miles
  • 2017 – 161,571 miles
  • 2016 – 161,400 miles
  • 2015 – 161,134 miles
  • 2014 – 160,725 miles
  • 2013 – 160,223 miles
  • 2012 – 156,130 miles
  • 2011 – 151,117 miles
  • 2010 – 144,622 miles
  • 2009 – 133,013 miles
  • 2008 – 129,377 miles
  • 2007 – 122,802 miles
  • 2006 – 11,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front inner rack end has slight wear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Rear brakes are binding slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,599 miles
    Test number
    134312043254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail162,599 miles (+214)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,599 miles
    Test number
    167198849157
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass162,385 miles (+270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,385 miles
    Test number
    132479670935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass162,115 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,115 miles
    Test number
    872444899902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,812 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,812 miles
    Test number
    510593360721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv boot is slightly perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  6. Pass161,571 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,571 miles
    Test number
    709791316313
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are binding slightly

  7. Pass161,400 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,400 miles
    Test number
    205283644743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are binding slightly

  8. Pass161,134 miles (+409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    161,134 miles
    Test number
    246722597400
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are binding slightly

  9. Pass160,725 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    160,725 miles
    Test number
    238738944271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    160,223 miles
    Test number
    538792343242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,223 miles (+4,093)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,223 miles
    Test number
    665295033278
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass156,130 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    156,130 miles
    Test number
    649262062230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail156,108 miles (+4,991)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,108 miles
    Test number
    206648552253
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass151,117 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    151,117 miles
    Test number
    186289351205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail151,098 miles (+6,476)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,098 miles
    Test number
    155033041219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass144,622 miles (+11,609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    144,622 miles
    Test number
    313905330241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,013 miles
    Test number
    361146939200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,013 miles (+3,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,013 miles
    Test number
    983650639298
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass129,377 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    963766738126
    • NoteAdvise inner cv boot split

  20. Fail129,377 miles (+6,575)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    424595438178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise inner cv boot split

  21. Pass122,802 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    143064937126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,795 miles (+111,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    632432927121
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass11,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,152 miles
    Test number
    122756326189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T808 BWL

Does T808 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T808 BWL expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T808 BWL?
The MOT on T808 BWL expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T808 BWL done?
T808 BWL was recorded at 162,599 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 9,518 miles a year.
Has T808 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T808 BWL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T808 BWL 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 T808 BWL find?
T808 BWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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