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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T959 BUAMOT history

T959 BUA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
168,340 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T959 BUA was last recorded at 168,340 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 5,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,796 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,544 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,340 miles
  • 2022 – 162,796 miles
  • 2021 – 159,730 miles
  • 2020 – 155,057 miles
  • 2019 – 145,493 miles
  • 2018 – 141,449 miles
  • 2017 – 138,847 miles
  • 2016 – 135,507 miles
  • 2015 – 131,832 miles
  • 2014 – 127,808 miles
  • 2013 – 124,281 miles
  • 2012 – 120,562 miles
  • 2011 – 117,590 miles
  • 2010 – 114,453 miles
  • 2009 – 111,878 miles
  • 2008 – 108,766 miles
  • 2007 – 105,691 miles
  • 2006 – 99,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,340 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to o/s/r caliper (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFront Undertray insecure Front and o/s/f (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is 23 years old
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,340 miles (+5,544)1 dangerous7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,340 miles
    Test number
    195177961987
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to o/s/r caliper (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure Front and o/s/f (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is 23 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass162,796 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,796 miles
    Test number
    755343120099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,730 miles (+4,673)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,730 miles
    Test number
    199470313472
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,057 miles (+9,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,057 miles
    Test number
    332500869004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,493 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,493 miles
    Test number
    861405725798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,484 miles (+4,035)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,484 miles
    Test number
    636802450617
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    809304684842
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section weak

  8. Fail141,449 miles (+2,602)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    132612789344
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve corroded and insecure (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket had rusted off (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section weak

  9. Pass138,847 miles (+3,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,847 miles
    Test number
    483506815855
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass135,507 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,507 miles
    Test number
    484546935068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,832 miles
    Test number
    147635665078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Fail131,832 miles (+4,024)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,832 miles
    Test number
    527105865054
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass127,808 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,808 miles
    Test number
    809116464030
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking

  14. Fail127,807 miles (+3,526)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,807 miles
    Test number
    165656664489
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking

  15. Pass124,281 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,281 miles
    Test number
    606840063081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,562 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,562 miles
    Test number
    136085062425
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail117,590 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    716977861020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/S/F suspension arm rearmost bush starting to de-bond

  18. Pass117,590 miles (+3,137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    749807061002
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/S/F suspension arm rearmost bush starting to de-bond

  19. Pass114,453 miles (+2,575)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    594998060099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish and cracking.
    • NoteRocker cover gasket leaking oil

  20. Pass111,878 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    544478359058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,766 miles (+3,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    862429458055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass105,691 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,691 miles
    Test number
    510028367082
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass99,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,791 miles
    Test number
    114079866046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T959 BUA

Does T959 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 BUA expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 BUA?
The MOT on T959 BUA expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 BUA done?
T959 BUA was recorded at 168,340 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has T959 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 BUA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T959 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 T959 BUA find?
T959 BUA failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside rear hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; brake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/r caliper, and 16 more.

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