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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T397 HKOMOT history

T397 HKO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
150,755 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 HKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 HKO was last recorded at 150,755 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,851 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
904 miles
Average per year
2,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,755 miles
  • 2023 – 148,641 miles
  • 2022 – 147,983 miles
  • 2021 – 147,475 miles
  • 2020 – 147,066 miles
  • 2019 – 146,536 miles
  • 2018 – 145,855 miles
  • 2017 – 144,524 miles
  • 2016 – 143,806 miles
  • 2015 – 142,264 miles
  • 2014 – 140,417 miles
  • 2013 – 139,565 miles
  • 2012 – 137,828 miles
  • 2011 – 136,091 miles
  • 2010 – 127,274 miles
  • 2009 – 120,598 miles
  • 2008 – 112,334 miles
  • 2007 – 104,843 miles
  • 2006 – 100,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,755 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,755 miles (+904)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,755 miles
    Test number
    616369071380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,851 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    990118059530
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail149,851 miles (+1,210)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    590384604140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass148,641 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,641 miles
    Test number
    317327003400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail148,641 miles (+658)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,641 miles
    Test number
    322739127356
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass147,983 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,983 miles
    Test number
    498065479435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,475 miles (+409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,475 miles
    Test number
    996638697571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass147,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,066 miles
    Test number
    831566818527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,066 miles (+530)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,066 miles
    Test number
    652223026516
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,536 miles (+681)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,536 miles
    Test number
    463350800173
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,855 miles
    Test number
    580112262575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,855 miles (+1,331)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,855 miles
    Test number
    390498498671
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass144,524 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,524 miles
    Test number
    215928777864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,806 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,806 miles
    Test number
    147508644344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,264 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    142,264 miles
    Test number
    249629915016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,417 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    140,417 miles
    Test number
    965909244079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,565 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    515159233042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,828 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    585194542069
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass137,828 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    985104542086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    136,091 miles
    Test number
    328760151063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail136,091 miles (+8,817)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,091 miles
    Test number
    536760051029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass127,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,274 miles
    Test number
    970183440053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail127,274 miles (+6,676)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,274 miles
    Test number
    844721440095
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass120,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    170827549087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail120,598 miles (+8,264)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    901337849024
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass112,334 miles (+7,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    112,334 miles
    Test number
    382374548024
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass104,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    753940447038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,843 miles (+4,642)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    613294337000
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass100,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,201 miles
    Test number
    913268336089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 HKO

Does T397 HKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 HKO expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 HKO?
The MOT on T397 HKO expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 HKO done?
T397 HKO was recorded at 150,755 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 2,678 miles a year.
Has T397 HKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 HKO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T397 HKO 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 T397 HKO find?
T397 HKO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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