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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T769 AVVMOT history

T769 AVV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,498 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T769 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T769 AVV was last recorded at 134,498 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2010: 104,758 miles, lower than 120,353 miles on 2 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,784 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,498 miles
  • 2024 – 133,784 miles
  • 2023 – 130,921 miles
  • 2022 – 130,628 miles
  • 2021 – 130,448 miles
  • 2020 – 127,300 miles
  • 2019 – 125,857 miles
  • 2018 – 125,014 miles
  • 2017 – 122,652 miles
  • 2016 – 119,802 miles
  • 2015 – 117,772 miles
  • 2014 – 115,560 miles
  • 2013 – 113,213 miles
  • 2012 – 110,332 miles
  • 2011 – 107,383 miles
  • 2010 – 104,758 miles
  • 2009 – 120,353 miles
  • 2008 – 98,312 miles
  • 2007 – 93,056 miles
  • 2006 – 81,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,498 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,498 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,498 miles
    Test number
    447718893829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,784 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,784 miles
    Test number
    738217998112
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,784 miles (+2,863)6 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,784 miles
    Test number
    442051474856
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,921 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,921 miles
    Test number
    742372432893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,628 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,628 miles
    Test number
    401938496512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass130,448 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    287272622491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail130,447 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    266041726734
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,300 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,300 miles
    Test number
    936015672335
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass125,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    500812736444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,857 miles (+843)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    477313558908
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass125,014 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,014 miles
    Test number
    636273492598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,652 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    938015709437
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs rusty inner faces

  13. Pass119,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    427942196510
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail119,802 miles (+2,030)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    606159260665
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail117,772 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    127535635102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre havily wear on the edges

  16. Pass117,772 miles (+2,212)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    438055435104
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre havily wear on the edges

  17. Pass115,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    308461494076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,560 miles (+2,347)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    749721394082
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass113,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,213 miles
    Test number
    486386583069
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking outer edge.

  20. Fail113,213 miles (+2,881)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,213 miles
    Test number
    845845483056
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking outer edge.

  21. Pass110,332 miles (+2,949)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    547440792057
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket worn.

  22. Pass107,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    969042381000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,383 miles (+2,625)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    817271581073
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass104,758 miles (-15,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    362629980005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    434452599052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,350 miles (+4,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    890932299094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass98,312 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    481026088065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail98,309 miles (+5,253)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,309 miles
    Test number
    193905488063
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass93,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    601353197061
    • NoteOffside rear flexable brake ferial rusty

  30. Fail93,056 miles (+11,759)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    924483297006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear flexable brake ferial rusty

  31. Pass81,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    273260096029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail81,296 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,296 miles
    Test number
    624670896033
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR INERTIA SEAT BELT WEBBING IS TWISTED AND CHILD SEAT REQUIRES REMOVING AND FITTING CORRECTLY
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR OUTER INERTIA SEAT BELT AND STALK NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER WALL HAS A SLIGHT BULGE

Questions about T769 AVV

Does T769 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T769 AVV is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T769 AVV?
The MOT on T769 AVV is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T769 AVV done?
T769 AVV was recorded at 134,498 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has T769 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T769 AVV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T769 AVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T769 AVV find?
T769 AVV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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