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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T942 BUAMOT history

T942 BUA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
180,260 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T942 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T942 BUA was last recorded at 180,260 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 2,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,022 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,238 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,260 miles
  • 2021 – 178,022 miles
  • 2019 – 172,528 miles
  • 2018 – 165,303 miles
  • 2017 – 152,703 miles
  • 2016 – 138,759 miles
  • 2015 – 129,816 miles
  • 2014 – 120,933 miles
  • 2013 – 106,541 miles
  • 2012 – 98,179 miles
  • 2011 – 91,568 miles
  • 2010 – 84,719 miles
  • 2009 – 76,969 miles
  • 2008 – 72,392 miles
  • 2007 – 68,201 miles
  • 2006 – 61,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,260 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,260 miles (+2,238)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,260 miles
    Test number
    696423050357
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass178,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,022 miles
    Test number
    526850361578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,022 miles (+5,494)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,022 miles
    Test number
    486839756174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass172,528 miles (+7,225)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,528 miles
    Test number
    862507284143
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass165,303 miles (+12,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,303 miles
    Test number
    204947136006
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass152,703 miles (+13,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,703 miles
    Test number
    198506252257
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass138,759 miles (+8,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,759 miles
    Test number
    234124787192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside play in rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass129,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,816 miles
    Test number
    356715315118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,813 miles (+8,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,813 miles
    Test number
    285015815199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass120,933 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,933 miles
    Test number
    755595204127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,849 miles (+14,308)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,849 miles
    Test number
    547334594004
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note1 litre of engine oil added to avoid damage during emissions testing
    • NoteCoolant low

  12. Pass106,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,541 miles
    Test number
    919906053044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,541 miles (+8,362)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,541 miles
    Test number
    358573153082
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass98,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    409966142063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,179 miles (+6,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    156546042021
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass91,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    807513431044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,568 miles (+6,849)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    108752531420
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass84,719 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    333886040027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,969 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    803245949004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    113752658091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,392 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    641421058074
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass68,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    614360757070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,188 miles (+6,995)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    810910557099
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass61,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    814162256050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T942 BUA

Does T942 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T942 BUA expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T942 BUA?
The MOT on T942 BUA expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T942 BUA done?
T942 BUA was recorded at 180,260 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has T942 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T942 BUA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T942 BUA 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 T942 BUA find?
T942 BUA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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