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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T397 SBLMOT history

T397 SBL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
116,929 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 SBL was last recorded at 116,929 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,132 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
1,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,929 miles
  • 2022 – 116,132 miles
  • 2021 – 115,274 miles
  • 2020 – 114,205 miles
  • 2019 – 113,090 miles
  • 2018 – 111,629 miles
  • 2017 – 110,299 miles
  • 2016 – 107,477 miles
  • 2015 – 105,071 miles
  • 2014 – 102,336 miles
  • 2013 – 99,485 miles
  • 2012 – 97,145 miles
  • 2011 – 95,646 miles
  • 2010 – 93,431 miles
  • 2009 – 92,301 miles
  • 2008 – 90,882 miles
  • 2007 – 89,340 miles
  • 2006 – 87,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,929 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,929 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    590888122999
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass116,132 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    261380992318
    • AdvisoryAdvise, Corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryAdvise, Engine oil leak

  3. Pass115,274 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,274 miles
    Test number
    472289675217
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion

  4. Pass114,205 miles (+1,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,205 miles
    Test number
    441526265805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion

  5. Pass113,090 miles (+1,461)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    513833943687
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass111,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    674994379802
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  7. Fail111,629 miles (+1,330)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    916086122315
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass110,299 miles (+2,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    841368919063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass107,477 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,477 miles
    Test number
    202986107751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    135074685489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,071 miles (+2,735)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    736633085010
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass102,336 miles (+2,851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,336 miles
    Test number
    128175884066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass99,485 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,485 miles
    Test number
    755796683013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail99,480 miles (+2,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,480 miles
    Test number
    779835283039
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass97,145 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    568217682029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear shocker bump stops split

  16. Fail97,145 miles (+1,499)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    178387882042
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear shocker bump stops split

  17. Pass95,646 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    227624091065
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes slightly warn

  18. Fail95,646 miles (+2,215)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    485048481042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes slightly warn

  19. Pass93,431 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    953204680047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    163231399436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,301 miles (+1,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    863221399021
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass90,882 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    241031298048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,340 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    852149987034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    971353996013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 SBL

Does T397 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 SBL expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 SBL?
The MOT on T397 SBL expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 SBL done?
T397 SBL was recorded at 116,929 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 1,742 miles a year.
Has T397 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 SBL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T397 SBL 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 SBL find?
T397 SBL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished.; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills slight corrosion..

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