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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T840 BNNMOT history

T840 BNN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
184,794 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 BNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 BNN was last recorded at 184,794 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 9,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,658 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,136 miles
Average per year
8,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,794 miles
  • 2025 – 175,658 miles
  • 2024 – 158,845 miles
  • 2023 – 144,090 miles
  • 2022 – 118,014 miles
  • 2021 – 93,128 miles
  • 2020 – 81,583 miles
  • 2019 – 68,003 miles
  • 2018 – 64,390 miles
  • 2017 – 59,648 miles
  • 2016 – 55,065 miles
  • 2015 – 53,167 miles
  • 2014 – 47,122 miles
  • 2013 – 43,914 miles
  • 2012 – 41,235 miles
  • 2011 – 37,021 miles
  • 2010 – 34,669 miles
  • 2009 – 31,939 miles
  • 2008 – 29,600 miles
  • 2007 – 27,333 miles
  • 2006 – 25,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,794 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,794 miles (+9,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    184,794 miles
    Test number
    835576083540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass175,658 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    175,658 miles
    Test number
    504087198433
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail175,658 miles (+16,813)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,658 miles
    Test number
    265432782979
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass158,845 miles (+14,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,845 miles
    Test number
    420019190208
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass144,090 miles (+26,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,090 miles
    Test number
    371719141972
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,014 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    413827988798
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail118,014 miles (+24,886)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    523412228779
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass93,128 miles (+11,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    178282064594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,583 miles (+13,580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    686980628041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,003 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    776460147675
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  11. Fail68,001 miles (+3,611)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    404198999858
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass64,390 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,390 miles
    Test number
    498227706892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    869785080533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,648 miles (+4,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    743285073306
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass55,065 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    830730592195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,167 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,167 miles
    Test number
    927658975039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,108 miles (+5,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    205228565021
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass47,122 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    126062664401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,914 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    785663163009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,235 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    569367582070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,021 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,021 miles
    Test number
    625111401155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,669 miles
    Test number
    583709310127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,669 miles (+2,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,669 miles
    Test number
    414698910150
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  24. Pass31,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    782394619111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,938 miles (+2,338)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,938 miles
    Test number
    942713919191
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass29,600 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    281823138493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,333 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,333 miles
    Test number
    404655347169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,442 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    331270056191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  29. Pass25,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    643200756166
    • 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)

Questions about T840 BNN

Does T840 BNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T840 BNN is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T840 BNN?
The MOT on T840 BNN is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T840 BNN done?
T840 BNN was recorded at 184,794 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,080 miles a year.
Has T840 BNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 BNN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T840 BNN 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 T840 BNN find?
T840 BNN passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; corrosion underside; oil leak.

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