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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T943 BUAMOT history

T943 BUA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 220,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
220,468 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T943 BUA was last recorded at 220,468 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 5,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,193 miles · 2 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,275 miles
Average per year
8,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 220,468 miles
  • 2020 – 215,193 miles
  • 2019 – 208,147 miles
  • 2018 – 198,970 miles
  • 2017 – 191,890 miles
  • 2016 – 184,975 miles
  • 2015 – 177,271 miles
  • 2013 – 165,349 miles
  • 2011 – 156,315 miles
  • 2010 – 144,206 miles
  • 2009 – 132,134 miles
  • 2008 – 120,043 miles
  • 2007 – 111,047 miles
  • 2006 – 101,120 miles
  • 2005 – 85,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,468 miles (+5,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    220,468 miles
    Test number
    610032226572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass215,193 miles (+7,046)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    215,193 miles
    Test number
    696054578633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass208,147 miles (+9,177)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    208,147 miles
    Test number
    315463081201
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass198,970 miles (+7,080)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    198,970 miles
    Test number
    155701910997
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass191,890 miles (+6,915)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    191,890 miles
    Test number
    263054601755
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass184,975 miles (+7,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    184,975 miles
    Test number
    362887833152
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass177,271 miles (+11,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    177,271 miles
    Test number
    997737515018
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass165,349 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    165,349 miles
    Test number
    695468053381
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass165,161 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    165,161 miles
    Test number
    475267013009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,156 miles (+8,841)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,156 miles
    Test number
    695646113010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass156,315 miles (+12,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    156,315 miles
    Test number
    739728651338
    • NoteWindscreen is damaged but not affecting drivers view

  12. Pass144,206 miles (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    144,206 miles
    Test number
    154474650307
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail143,986 miles (+11,852)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    144749540301
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass132,134 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    504625849397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,133 miles (+12,090)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,133 miles
    Test number
    371968839365
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass120,043 miles (+8,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    482241158496
    • 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)

  17. Pass111,047 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    111,047 miles
    Test number
    571791057381
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail111,044 miles (+9,924)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,044 miles
    Test number
    262777747368
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,120 miles (+16,083)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    390926446384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,037 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    702408945324
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass85,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    742278845342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T943 BUA

Does T943 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T943 BUA expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T943 BUA?
The MOT on T943 BUA expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T943 BUA done?
T943 BUA was recorded at 220,468 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 8,314 miles a year.
Has T943 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 BUA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on T943 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 T943 BUA find?
T943 BUA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 1 more.

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