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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

AVI 788MOT history

AVI 788 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

AVI 788 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
179,304 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVI 788
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVI 788 was last recorded at 179,304 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 5,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,676 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,628 miles
Average per year
5,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,304 miles
  • 2024 – 173,676 miles
  • 2023 – 162,012 miles
  • 2021 – 158,310 miles
  • 2020 – 153,708 miles
  • 2019 – 146,845 miles
  • 2018 – 142,400 miles
  • 2017 – 140,148 miles
  • 2016 – 139,556 miles
  • 2015 – 138,481 miles
  • 2014 – 136,378 miles
  • 2013 – 133,238 miles
  • 2012 – 129,667 miles
  • 2011 – 125,093 miles
  • 2010 – 119,500 miles
  • 2009 – 114,692 miles
  • 2008 – 107,967 miles
  • 2007 – 98,390 miles
  • 2006 – 85,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,304 miles
    Test number
    875474235379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail179,304 miles (+5,628)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,304 miles
    Test number
    705881176511
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,676 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,676 miles
    Test number
    145263766792
    • AdvisoryRear Pads Getting Low

  4. Fail173,502 miles (+11,490)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,502 miles
    Test number
    465716838158
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPads low

  5. Pass162,012 miles (+3,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,012 miles
    Test number
    947643205675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,310 miles (+4,602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,310 miles
    Test number
    677257597698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass153,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,708 miles
    Test number
    651752574325
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail153,708 miles (+6,863)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,708 miles
    Test number
    412121918144
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened location bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass146,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,845 miles
    Test number
    162688322965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,845 miles (+4,445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,845 miles
    Test number
    875108056536
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass142,400 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,400 miles
    Test number
    419624019008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,148 miles (+592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    375852191290
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass139,556 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,556 miles
    Test number
    165917527047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass138,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,481 miles
    Test number
    709194555153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail138,481 miles (+2,103)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,481 miles
    Test number
    887344955162
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass136,378 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    209854564131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,238 miles
    Test number
    206008263485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail133,238 miles (+3,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,238 miles
    Test number
    978724163164
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass129,667 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,667 miles
    Test number
    757274862187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,093 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    287176561126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,500 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,500 miles
    Test number
    290218260176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,480 miles (+4,788)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,480 miles
    Test number
    234686360419
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass114,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    540883959146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,692 miles (+6,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    144289149176
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass107,967 miles (+9,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    107,967 miles
    Test number
    882984348101
    • NoteC/l 536626

  26. Pass98,390 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    98,390 miles
    Test number
    641214847179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,389 miles (+12,679)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    730481947197
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteN/S/R wheel bent
    • NoteRear tyre's close to 1.6mm legal limit and starting to go out of shape
    • NoteLower sus. arm bushes starting to split

  28. Pass85,710 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    763172646107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  29. Fail85,710 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    802162946116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

Questions about AVI 788

What vehicle is registration AVI 788 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVI 788 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does AVI 788 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on AVI 788 expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on AVI 788?
The MOT on AVI 788 expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has AVI 788 done?
AVI 788 was recorded at 179,304 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 5,007 miles a year.
Has AVI 788 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVI 788 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on AVI 788 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 AVI 788 find?
AVI 788 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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