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Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

R577 GGHMOT history

R577 GGH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 59,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

R577 GGH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
59,698 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 GGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 GGH was last recorded at 59,698 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,526 miles · 22 Sept 2010
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,698 miles
  • 2010 – 59,526 miles
  • 2007 – 54,302 miles
  • 2006 – 51,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,698 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

6 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,698 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,698 miles
    Test number
    375025465728
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  2. Pass59,526 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    140565960215
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteFuel cap incomplete
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  3. Fail59,526 miles (+25)1 failure4 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    994213660224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated during test period
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteFuel cap incomplete
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  4. Fail59,501 miles (+5,199)5 failures1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    900450140160
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteCorrosion on off side door step
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • NoteEngine coolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn thin
    • NoteFuel filler cap damaged
    • NoteNo spare wheel
    • NoteSlight play in off side stearing arm
    • NoteUnable to check sills sue to plastic covers
  5. Pass54,302 miles (+3,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    324624667291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  6. Pass51,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    461777946212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R577 GGH

Does R577 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R577 GGH expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R577 GGH?
The MOT on R577 GGH expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R577 GGH done?
R577 GGH was recorded at 59,698 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 479 miles a year.
Has R577 GGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 GGH has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on R577 GGH 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 R577 GGH find?
R577 GGH passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: engine cover fitted; under trays fitted.

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