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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

P792 BADMOT history

P792 BAD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

P792 BAD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
203,063 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P792 BAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P792 BAD was last recorded at 203,063 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 1,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,590 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,473 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,063 miles
  • 2021 – 201,590 miles
  • 2020 – 200,783 miles
  • 2019 – 199,529 miles
  • 2018 – 198,700 miles
  • 2017 – 197,879 miles
  • 2016 – 196,899 miles
  • 2015 – 195,622 miles
  • 2014 – 186,701 miles
  • 2013 – 182,801 miles
  • 2012 – 180,317 miles
  • 2011 – 179,692 miles
  • 2010 – 173,539 miles
  • 2009 – 166,383 miles
  • 2008 – 156,683 miles
  • 2007 – 142,515 miles
  • 2006 – 129,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,063 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    203,063 miles
    Test number
    534407455759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass201,590 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    201,590 miles
    Test number
    163422911212
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail201,590 miles (+807)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,590 miles
    Test number
    881412702931
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass200,783 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    200,783 miles
    Test number
    665755146676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail200,783 miles (+1,254)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,783 miles
    Test number
    671859349673
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass199,529 miles (+829)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    199,529 miles
    Test number
    706900514596
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

  7. Pass198,700 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,700 miles
    Test number
    351557774099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,879 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    197,879 miles
    Test number
    122963923937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail197,874 miles (+975)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,874 miles
    Test number
    967462271572
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass196,899 miles (+1,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    196,899 miles
    Test number
    359846258084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass195,622 miles (+8,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    195,622 miles
    Test number
    477214165120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass186,701 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    186,701 miles
    Test number
    399462774119
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail186,693 miles (+3,892)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,693 miles
    Test number
    946039264157
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass182,801 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    182,801 miles
    Test number
    956303963109
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail182,795 miles (+2,478)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,795 miles
    Test number
    497137953158
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass180,317 miles (+625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    180,317 miles
    Test number
    766195172170
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass179,692 miles (+6,153)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    179,692 miles
    Test number
    337172371178
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass173,539 miles (+7,156)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    173,539 miles
    Test number
    661226450123
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass166,383 miles (+9,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    166,383 miles
    Test number
    324845499176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass156,683 miles (+14,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    156,683 miles
    Test number
    771825138154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass142,515 miles (+12,960)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    932703647175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside handbrake reading slighty low

  22. Pass129,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    129,555 miles
    Test number
    441674066154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,555 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,555 miles
    Test number
    433464956143
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about P792 BAD

Does P792 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P792 BAD expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P792 BAD?
The MOT on P792 BAD expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P792 BAD done?
P792 BAD was recorded at 203,063 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has P792 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P792 BAD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on P792 BAD 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 P792 BAD find?
P792 BAD passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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