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Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

P786 FOMMOT history

P786 FOM is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

P786 FOM purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,265 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P786 FOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P786 FOM was last recorded at 64,265 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,256 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,265 miles
  • 2025 – 64,256 miles
  • 2024 – 64,244 miles
  • 2023 – 64,232 miles
  • 2022 – 64,227 miles
  • 2021 – 64,218 miles
  • 2020 – 64,197 miles
  • 2019 – 64,135 miles
  • 2018 – 64,085 miles
  • 2017 – 64,010 miles
  • 2016 – 63,688 miles
  • 2015 – 63,666 miles
  • 2014 – 63,624 miles
  • 2013 – 62,620 miles
  • 2012 – 60,499 miles
  • 2011 – 59,992 miles
  • 2010 – 59,212 miles
  • 2009 – 58,656 miles
  • 2008 – 58,339 miles
  • 2007 – 56,919 miles
  • 2006 – 56,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,265 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Corrosion to shock bodies

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Corrosion to front shock bodies

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,265 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    952035586281
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,256 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    404291330422
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 15 years old
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both lower arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to centre box
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to flexy brake hose ferrules
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to shock bodies

  3. Pass64,244 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    485114538049
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front lower arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front shock bodies
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to middle exhaust box
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass64,232 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    720247758981
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 13 years old
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to centre exhaust box , Slight blow
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front lower arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front shock bodies
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass64,227 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    404182159369
    • AdvisoryCorrosion flexy brake pipe ends
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front struts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front lower arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust . middle box outer skin rotted away
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some steel brake pipes

  6. Pass64,218 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    931627786661
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to lower arms
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box rusted through very slight blow
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to flexy brake pipe ends
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to shock bodies
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to steering arms
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes around clamps rotten
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bush.s beginning to tear away

  7. Fail64,217 miles (+20)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,217 miles
    Test number
    126640855809
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to lower arms
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box rusted through very slight blow
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to flexy brake pipe ends
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to shock bodies
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to steering arms
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes around clamps rotten
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bush.s beginning to tear away
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f inner rack joint

  8. Pass64,197 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    790828452762
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass64,135 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    949499690072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosion

  10. Fail64,125 miles (+40)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    181291636445
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosion

  11. Pass64,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,085 miles
    Test number
    302715241373
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator has moment but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends corroded ( all )
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer rear outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension / subframe corrosion

  12. Fail64,085 miles (+75)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,085 miles
    Test number
    638437572283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator has moment but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers weeping
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends corroded ( all )
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer rear outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension / subframe corrosion

  13. Pass64,010 miles (+322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    223276078269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMovement n/s side repeater
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering arm

  14. Pass63,688 miles (+22)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    206790849227
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low and coolant leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryLift in both front macpherson strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to sills and chassis rails
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn to legal limits
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn to service limits
    • AdvisoryService wear to both front and rear brake discs and pads
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  15. Pass63,666 miles (+42)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    869264355013
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to all suspension components
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteLight corrosion to inner sills and chassis
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing close to limits
    • NoteService wear to front brake discs
    • NoteSlight freeplay o/s steering rack
    • NoteSome wear to both front macpherson strut mountings

  16. Pass63,624 miles (+1,004)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,624 miles
    Test number
    156254124451
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to exhaust
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to suspension components
    • NoteLight corrosion to inner sills and chassis
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing close to limits
    • NoteSome service wear to front brake discs
    • NoteSome wear to o/s steering rack
    • NoteWear to to both front macpherson strut tops

  17. Pass62,620 miles (+2,121)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    118121113050
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limits
    • NoteFront macpherson strut top mountings worn close to limits
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to suspension components
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis
    • NoteO/s/f tyre was very underinflated
    • NoteService wear to front brake discs
    • NoteSome deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes
    • NoteSome freeplat to n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSome freeplay to o/s inner steering rack joint

  18. Pass60,499 miles (+507)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    178524222074
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to front suspension components
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to rear suspension beam and components
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing close to service limits
    • NoteSome deterioration to front suspension bushes
    • NoteSome play to o/s inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSome wear to front brake discs
    • NoteUneven wear to front tyres

  19. Pass59,992 miles (+780)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    736754621014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slighty ridged on edges

  20. Pass59,212 miles (+556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    630980420031
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,656 miles (+317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,656 miles
    Test number
    743571329010
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,339 miles (+1,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    384482328024
    • 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)

  23. Pass56,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    240522527036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,919 miles (+827)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    531417717015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  25. Pass56,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    203277206054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P786 FOM

Does P786 FOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P786 FOM is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P786 FOM?
The MOT on P786 FOM is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P786 FOM done?
P786 FOM was recorded at 64,265 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 405 miles a year.
Has P786 FOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P786 FOM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on P786 FOM 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 P786 FOM find?
P786 FOM passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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