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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T881 BUAMOT history

T881 BUA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
161,028 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T881 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T881 BUA was last recorded at 161,028 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2009: 46,999 miles, lower than 79,735 miles on 30 Jan 2008.
  • 19 Feb 2013: 34,211 miles, lower than 106,924 miles on 9 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,507 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
6,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,028 miles
  • 2021 – 159,507 miles
  • 2020 – 158,259 miles
  • 2019 – 154,950 miles
  • 2018 – 150,930 miles
  • 2017 – 150,189 miles
  • 2016 – 144,132 miles
  • 2015 – 141,799 miles
  • 2014 – 139,622 miles
  • 2013 – 34,211 miles
  • 2012 – 106,924 miles
  • 2011 – 87,533 miles
  • 2010 – 68,695 miles
  • 2009 – 47,501 miles
  • 2008 – 79,735 miles
  • 2007 – 62,858 miles
  • 2006 – 51,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,028 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,028 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,028 miles
    Test number
    170517715936
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,507 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    159,507 miles
    Test number
    780467078449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass158,259 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,259 miles
    Test number
    101893554604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed preventing inspection of some items

  4. Fail158,255 miles (+3,305)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,255 miles
    Test number
    216202330906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in waxoil preventing inspection of some components

  5. Pass154,950 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,950 miles
    Test number
    464717421794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,930 miles
    Test number
    728357762630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail150,930 miles (+741)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,930 miles
    Test number
    185796107006
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fouling drive shafts due too vehicle being lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,189 miles
    Test number
    298146362216
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn o/s n/s front/rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  9. Fail150,189 miles (+6,057)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,189 miles
    Test number
    737302563778
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn o/s n/s front/rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  10. Pass144,132 miles (+2,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,132 miles
    Test number
    797810029108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass141,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,799 miles
    Test number
    165553185407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail141,799 miles (+2,177)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,799 miles
    Test number
    625227175061
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass139,622 miles (+105,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,622 miles
    Test number
    579819264025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    316021253009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail34,211 miles (-72,713)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    615560553019
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass106,924 miles (+19,391)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    447850542010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,533 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    528370351008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail87,533 miles (+18,838)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    536420051026
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass68,695 miles (+21,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    981404540052
    • NotePlay in nearside of steering rack.

  20. Pass47,501 miles (+502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    183591359455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail46,999 miles (-32,736)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,999 miles
    Test number
    480911749025
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass79,735 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    811810738021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,538 miles (+16,680)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    341205628070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,858 miles (+11,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    644163337045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass51,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,709 miles
    Test number
    650082536029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T881 BUA

Does T881 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T881 BUA expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T881 BUA?
The MOT on T881 BUA expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T881 BUA done?
T881 BUA was recorded at 161,028 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 6,633 miles a year.
Has T881 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T881 BUA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T881 BUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T881 BUA find?
T881 BUA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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