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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T785 HBDMOT history

T785 HBD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
148,886 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 HBD was last recorded at 148,886 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 2,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,152 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,734 miles
Average per year
5,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,886 miles
  • 2021 – 146,152 miles
  • 2020 – 144,617 miles
  • 2019 – 140,925 miles
  • 2018 – 138,674 miles
  • 2017 – 133,678 miles
  • 2016 – 123,287 miles
  • 2015 – 119,852 miles
  • 2014 – 115,095 miles
  • 2013 – 109,260 miles
  • 2012 – 103,352 miles
  • 2011 – 97,675 miles
  • 2010 – 92,295 miles
  • 2009 – 86,571 miles
  • 2008 – 81,020 miles
  • 2007 – 74,520 miles
  • 2006 – 67,052 miles
  • 2005 – 58,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,886 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs starting to get corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake pipes starting to get corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,886 miles (+2,734)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,886 miles
    Test number
    267343086274
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass146,152 miles (+1,535)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,152 miles
    Test number
    249360961123
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,617 miles (+3,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,617 miles
    Test number
    156451145835
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,925 miles (+2,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,925 miles
    Test number
    103350145716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,674 miles
    Test number
    995662488959
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail138,674 miles (+4,996)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,674 miles
    Test number
    541313551806
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass133,678 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,678 miles
    Test number
    189322529595
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to get corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to get corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

  8. Fail133,672 miles (+10,385)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,672 miles
    Test number
    386752447590
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to get corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to get corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

  9. Pass123,287 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    418129372805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,852 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    911917586630
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass115,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,095 miles
    Test number
    728480804335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,095 miles (+5,835)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,095 miles
    Test number
    896740504342
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass109,260 miles (+5,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,260 miles
    Test number
    109317883288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low.

  14. Pass103,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    656594802366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,352 miles (+5,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    987723102386
    • FailureSub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass97,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    727844301381
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail97,675 miles (+5,380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    626511901324
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass92,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    763651100377
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail92,295 miles (+5,724)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    850571800363
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,571 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    894992389210
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower arm rear bushs perishing

  21. Fail86,571 miles (+5,551)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    104931789297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyre on wear indicator bars
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower arm rear bushs perishing
    • NoteUndershield fitted and broken

  22. Pass81,020 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    520318598207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,520 miles (+7,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    383532187206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass67,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    410125486256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,052 miles (+8,757)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    282405186288
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  26. Pass58,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    910213385242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 HBD

Does T785 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T785 HBD expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T785 HBD?
The MOT on T785 HBD expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T785 HBD done?
T785 HBD was recorded at 148,886 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 5,321 miles a year.
Has T785 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 HBD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T785 HBD 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 T785 HBD find?
T785 HBD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 2 more.

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