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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T883 OBDMOT history

T883 OBD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
197,051 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T883 OBD
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T883 OBD was last recorded at 197,051 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2021: 52,884 miles, lower than 180,189 miles on 28 Jun 2019.

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
197,017 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
9,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,051 miles
  • 2021 – 191,129 miles
  • 2019 – 180,189 miles
  • 2018 – 172,349 miles
  • 2017 – 162,492 miles
  • 2016 – 154,536 miles
  • 2015 – 140,435 miles
  • 2014 – 129,938 miles
  • 2013 – 118,857 miles
  • 2012 – 109,219 miles
  • 2011 – 98,367 miles
  • 2010 – 85,591 miles
  • 2009 – 78,556 miles
  • 2008 – 71,606 miles
  • 2007 – 64,009 miles
  • 2006 – 55,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,051 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount slight playRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount slight playRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated but its preventing integration of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,051 miles (+34)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,051 miles
    Test number
    520943837995
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,017 miles (+42)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,017 miles
    Test number
    149373353268
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail196,975 miles (+5,846)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,975 miles
    Test number
    262498337817
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass191,129 miles (+138,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,129 miles
    Test number
    450136069132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail52,884 miles (-127,305)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    936910433930
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass180,189 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,189 miles
    Test number
    571198477193
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail180,188 miles (+7,839)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,188 miles
    Test number
    320386848794
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass172,349 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,349 miles
    Test number
    101934813055
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated but its preventing integration of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail172,314 miles (+9,822)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,314 miles
    Test number
    209721103430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated but its preventing integration of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass162,492 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,492 miles
    Test number
    820114775885
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail162,470 miles (+7,934)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,470 miles
    Test number
    800489608593
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack bush (2.2.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass154,536 miles (+14,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,536 miles
    Test number
    530968920789
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass140,435 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,435 miles
    Test number
    309279455154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link bushes slight wear and play
    • NoteBoth rear axle mount bushes deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front steering arm slight play
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated

  14. Fail140,435 miles (+10,497)2 dangerous6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,435 miles
    Test number
    355349455137
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link bushes slight wear and play
    • NoteBoth rear axle mount bushes deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front steering arm slight play
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated

  15. Pass129,938 miles (+11,081)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    525533874127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,857 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    707555353178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,219 miles (+10,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,219 miles
    Test number
    299660172123
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,367 miles (+12,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,367 miles
    Test number
    679396171131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,591 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,591 miles
    Test number
    502874870186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,556 miles (+6,950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    620206679136
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers operating slower than normal.

  21. Pass71,606 miles (+7,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    404541468198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,009 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,009 miles
    Test number
    484993877113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    454878476104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T883 OBD

Does T883 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T883 OBD expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T883 OBD?
The MOT on T883 OBD expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T883 OBD done?
T883 OBD was recorded at 197,051 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 9,038 miles a year.
Has T883 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T883 OBD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T883 OBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T883 OBD find?
T883 OBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, and 5 more.

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