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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

H797 WMYMOT history

H797 WMY is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

H797 WMY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
134,279 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H797 WMY
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
7 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H797 WMY was last recorded at 134,279 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,100 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,279 miles
  • 2024 – 134,100 miles
  • 2022 – 134,050 miles
  • 2021 – 133,986 miles
  • 2020 – 133,878 miles
  • 2019 – 133,565 miles
  • 2018 – 133,447 miles
  • 2017 – 133,163 miles
  • 2016 – 132,692 miles
  • 2015 – 132,344 miles
  • 2014 – 132,038 miles
  • 2013 – 131,573 miles
  • 2012 – 130,967 miles
  • 2011 – 130,204 miles
  • 2010 – 129,056 miles
  • 2007 – 125,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,279 miles (+179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,279 miles
    Test number
    830032358305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    836963501186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall.perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail134,100 miles (+50)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    906109214217
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall.perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass134,050 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,050 miles
    Test number
    766470646585
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack bush worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail134,050 miles (+64)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,050 miles
    Test number
    902582495039
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack bush worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass133,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,986 miles
    Test number
    988525270822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail133,986 miles (+108)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,986 miles
    Test number
    534529354882
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured mounting. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass133,878 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,878 miles
    Test number
    735913652694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass133,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    833391866616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Fail133,565 miles (+118)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    947856716784
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass133,447 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,447 miles
    Test number
    354248422538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front excessive lay in tie rod end

  12. Fail133,443 miles (+280)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,443 miles
    Test number
    302314746387
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected fitted incorrect (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front excessive lay in tie rod end

  13. Pass133,163 miles (+471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,163 miles
    Test number
    206756050892
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass132,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,692 miles
    Test number
    608705371687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail132,692 miles (+348)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,692 miles
    Test number
    766538671689
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass132,344 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,344 miles
    Test number
    139411065194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,038 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,038 miles
    Test number
    616382964142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,037 miles (+464)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,037 miles
    Test number
    206111164178
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass131,573 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,573 miles
    Test number
    846462863177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail131,547 miles (+580)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,547 miles
    Test number
    926858353139
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass130,967 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    130,967 miles
    Test number
    258570662429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Fail130,964 miles (+760)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,964 miles
    Test number
    307908952151
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass130,204 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    797561061187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,193 miles (+1,137)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    299020161468
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass129,056 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    643391260176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail129,050 miles (+3,740)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    754158350143
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass125,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    192799577114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail125,310 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    803919177180
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about H797 WMY

Does H797 WMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H797 WMY expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H797 WMY?
The MOT on H797 WMY expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H797 WMY done?
H797 WMY was recorded at 134,279 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 497 miles a year.
Has H797 WMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H797 WMY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on H797 WMY 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 H797 WMY find?
H797 WMY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall., and 2 more.

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