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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T788 LBLMOT history

T788 LBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,334 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 LBL was last recorded at 74,334 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2021: 74,103 miles, lower than 199,511 miles on 6 Jul 2019.

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
74,323 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,334 miles
  • 2025 – 74,323 miles
  • 2022 – 74,299 miles
  • 2021 – 74,105 miles
  • 2019 – 199,511 miles
  • 2018 – 199,045 miles
  • 2017 – 197,851 miles
  • 2015 – 197,848 miles
  • 2013 – 195,492 miles
  • 2012 – 192,506 miles
  • 2011 – 188,565 miles
  • 2010 – 179,712 miles
  • 2009 – 170,606 miles
  • 2008 – 151,266 miles
  • 2007 – 136,627 miles
  • 2006 – 119,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,334 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions only just within limits.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,334 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,334 miles
    Test number
    419423926666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass74,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    113980682086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail74,323 miles (+24)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    804863398777
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,299 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,299 miles
    Test number
    448002861407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,105 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    979914794269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,103 miles (-125,408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    264845741128
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass199,511 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,511 miles
    Test number
    326275834679
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass199,045 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    199,045 miles
    Test number
    365347600880
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass197,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    197,851 miles
    Test number
    254278753939
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just within limits.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Fail197,851 miles (+3)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,851 miles
    Test number
    770724152751
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just within limits.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass197,848 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    197,848 miles
    Test number
    228464936149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass195,492 miles (+2,986)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    195,492 miles
    Test number
    587462653350
    • NoteSeveral small stone chips on windscreen
    • NoteSlight oil leak from offside diff seal

  13. Pass192,506 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    192,506 miles
    Test number
    619986152386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail192,506 miles (+3,941)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,506 miles
    Test number
    489574952315
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail188,565 miles2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,565 miles
    Test number
    698745851322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres split and perishing
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack arm
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  16. Pass188,565 miles (+8,853)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    188,565 miles
    Test number
    988305851333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres split and perishing
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack arm
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass179,712 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    179,712 miles
    Test number
    591096250364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail179,711 miles (+9,105)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,711 miles
    Test number
    180908440345
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass170,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    170,606 miles
    Test number
    692574039368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail170,606 miles (+19,340)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,606 miles
    Test number
    414744439365
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass151,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    151,266 miles
    Test number
    983930708261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail151,266 miles (+14,639)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,266 miles
    Test number
    610500208219
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass136,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    136,627 miles
    Test number
    174559057171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,627 miles (+16,713)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,627 miles
    Test number
    372869057106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass119,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    653873396075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,914 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    353771696050
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T788 LBL

Does T788 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 LBL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 LBL?
The MOT on T788 LBL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 LBL done?
T788 LBL was recorded at 74,334 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
Has T788 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 LBL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T788 LBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T788 LBL find?
T788 LBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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