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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

G799 YOYMOT history

G799 YOY is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 1990. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

G799 YOY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
153,322 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G799 YOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
24 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

G799 YOY was last recorded at 153,322 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,322 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,322 miles
  • 2022 – 150,768 miles
  • 2021 – 150,274 miles
  • 2020 – 148,629 miles
  • 2017 – 148,083 miles
  • 2016 – 146,708 miles
  • 2015 – 144,512 miles
  • 2014 – 138,922 miles
  • 2013 – 138,836 miles
  • 2012 – 137,295 miles
  • 2011 – 134,518 miles
  • 2010 – 127,374 miles
  • 2009 – 123,529 miles
  • 2008 – 119,714 miles
  • 2007 – 114,751 miles
  • 2006 – 111,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,322 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,322 miles
    Test number
    970205835531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,322 miles (+2,554)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,322 miles
    Test number
    608150226002
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass150,768 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,768 miles
    Test number
    468632587366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,274 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    787742436165
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail150,274 miles (+1,645)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    296339835806
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass148,629 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    148,629 miles
    Test number
    816007797999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,083 miles
    Test number
    684011692287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail148,083 miles (+1,375)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,083 miles
    Test number
    947038405459
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass146,708 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,708 miles
    Test number
    930649853155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,512 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    144,512 miles
    Test number
    567988855056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,922 miles (+86)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    527092164019
    • NoteBrake pedal travel becoming long
  12. Fail138,836 miles (+1,541)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    199757453084
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureLower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  13. Pass137,295 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,295 miles
    Test number
    168121942402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail137,293 miles (+2,775)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,293 miles
    Test number
    347680742012
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass134,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,518 miles
    Test number
    957016471017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,518 miles (+7,144)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,518 miles
    Test number
    485089061070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass127,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,374 miles
    Test number
    164296970055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,374 miles (+3,845)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,374 miles
    Test number
    471371570054
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  19. Pass123,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    130670999493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,529 miles (+3,815)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    751070999092
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  21. Pass119,714 miles (+4,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    211190908100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front seats have play in sliding mechanism.
  22. Pass114,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,751 miles
    Test number
    830692927112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,751 miles (+3,415)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,751 miles
    Test number
    613301027113
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass111,336 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    912858906187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail111,302 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,302 miles
    Test number
    702763406144
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about G799 YOY

Does G799 YOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G799 YOY expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G799 YOY?
The MOT on G799 YOY expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G799 YOY done?
G799 YOY was recorded at 153,322 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has G799 YOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G799 YOY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on G799 YOY 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 G799 YOY find?
G799 YOY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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