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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T953 BUAMOT history

T953 BUA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
202,386 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 BUA was last recorded at 202,386 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,979 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
5,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,386 miles
  • 2025 – 201,979 miles
  • 2020 – 199,099 miles
  • 2017 – 193,437 miles
  • 2016 – 187,310 miles
  • 2015 – 181,498 miles
  • 2014 – 175,840 miles
  • 2013 – 164,285 miles
  • 2012 – 155,330 miles
  • 2011 – 145,461 miles
  • 2010 – 135,268 miles
  • 2009 – 131,197 miles
  • 2008 – 125,866 miles
  • 2007 – 115,192 miles
  • 2006 – 97,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,386 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    202,386 miles
    Test number
    505600562645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass201,979 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    201,979 miles
    Test number
    635890510784
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail201,979 miles (+2,880)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,979 miles
    Test number
    937013303825
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,099 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    199,099 miles
    Test number
    418196987735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass193,437 miles (+6,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    193,437 miles
    Test number
    596158763730
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass187,310 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,310 miles
    Test number
    956216823404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail187,308 miles (+5,810)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,308 miles
    Test number
    724957980733
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass181,498 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    181,498 miles
    Test number
    459869815216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail181,496 miles (+5,656)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,496 miles
    Test number
    507408915245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass175,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    175,840 miles
    Test number
    398938114246
    • 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)

  11. Fail175,840 miles (+11,555)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,840 miles
    Test number
    318838014280
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • 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)

  12. Pass164,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    164,285 miles
    Test number
    375257113239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail164,285 miles (+8,955)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,285 miles
    Test number
    147603003240
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass155,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,330 miles
    Test number
    655471222253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,330 miles (+9,869)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,330 miles
    Test number
    766133412270
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass145,461 miles (+10,193)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    145,461 miles
    Test number
    827503291177
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes are poor
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  17. Pass135,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    135,268 miles
    Test number
    314214090129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,268 miles (+4,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,268 miles
    Test number
    753614390143
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass131,197 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    131,197 miles
    Test number
    620473729282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,064 miles (+5,198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,064 miles
    Test number
    382716119428
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  21. Pass125,866 miles (+10,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,866 miles
    Test number
    370181918480
    • NoteN/s/r tyre very close to the limit and is a borderline pass

  22. Pass115,192 miles (+17,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    782143517222
    • NoteSome lift at both front strut tops - slight abnormal tyre wear present

  23. Pass97,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    97,613 miles
    Test number
    571383426238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T953 BUA

Does T953 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T953 BUA is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T953 BUA?
The MOT on T953 BUA is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T953 BUA done?
T953 BUA was recorded at 202,386 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,274 miles a year.
Has T953 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 BUA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T953 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 T953 BUA find?
T953 BUA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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