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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

G799 CLDMOT history

G799 CLD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jan 1990. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

G799 CLD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
33,746 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
G799 CLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
3 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

G799 CLD was last recorded at 33,746 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2008: 110,340 miles, lower than 166,719 miles on 18 Feb 2006.
  • 1 Jul 2010: 1 miles, lower than 110,341 miles on 1 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
33,736 miles · 4 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 33,746 miles
  • 2021 – 33,736 miles
  • 2017 – 32,838 miles
  • 2016 – 25,055 miles
  • 2015 – 16,423 miles
  • 2014 – 10,195 miles
  • 2013 – 3,317 miles
  • 2011 – 3,114 miles
  • 2010 – 1 miles
  • 2008 – 110,341 miles
  • 2006 – 166,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,746 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.

  • Oil leak,front to rear brake pipes rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,746 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,746 miles
    Test number
    299082817637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,736 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    569576616177
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass32,838 miles (+7,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    574595689763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass25,055 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,055 miles
    Test number
    535845396521
    • AdvisoryOil leak,front to rear brake pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  5. Fail25,048 miles (+8,625)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    841372234761
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Center and rear (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Front and rear (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak,front to rear brake pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  6. Pass16,423 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,423 miles
    Test number
    216385655487
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  7. Fail16,423 miles (+6,228)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,423 miles
    Test number
    306045055156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  8. Pass10,195 miles (+6,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    10,195 miles
    Test number
    867003324160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass3,317 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    3,317 miles
    Test number
    997710203158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  10. Fail3,317 miles (+203)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,317 miles
    Test number
    667130003129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass3,114 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    3,114 miles
    Test number
    109747001212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail3,111 miles (+3,110)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,111 miles
    Test number
    547020191115
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  13. Pass1 miles (-110,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    610382580182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,341 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,341 miles
    Test number
    370822598093
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail110,340 miles (-56,379)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,340 miles
    Test number
    100311698494
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass166,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    166,719 miles
    Test number
    282529346096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail166,719 miles11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,719 miles
    Test number
    454130246034
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre fitted incorrectly

Questions about G799 CLD

Does G799 CLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G799 CLD expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G799 CLD?
The MOT on G799 CLD expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G799 CLD done?
G799 CLD was recorded at 33,746 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024.
Has G799 CLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G799 CLD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on G799 CLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G799 CLD find?
G799 CLD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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