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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T788 NKKMOT history

T788 NKK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
114,143 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 NKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 NKK was last recorded at 114,143 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 2,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,625 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,518 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,143 miles
  • 2022 – 111,625 miles
  • 2021 – 108,591 miles
  • 2020 – 105,007 miles
  • 2019 – 101,798 miles
  • 2018 – 99,058 miles
  • 2017 – 96,518 miles
  • 2016 – 93,597 miles
  • 2015 – 90,761 miles
  • 2014 – 87,005 miles
  • 2013 – 82,763 miles
  • 2012 – 77,347 miles
  • 2011 – 72,435 miles
  • 2010 – 68,154 miles
  • 2009 – 63,528 miles
  • 2008 – 60,520 miles
  • 2007 – 55,586 miles
  • 2006 – 50,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,143 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,143 miles
    Test number
    943295592879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail114,143 miles (+2,518)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,143 miles
    Test number
    764791276582
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass111,625 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,625 miles
    Test number
    601097459265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,591 miles (+3,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    390198253381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,007 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,007 miles
    Test number
    880468643746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. Fail105,003 miles (+3,205)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    397701808362
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  7. Pass101,798 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    589226514482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,793 miles (+2,735)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,793 miles
    Test number
    321981487627
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass99,058 miles (+2,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    660932537216
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside of engine/gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance offside front
  10. Pass96,518 miles (+2,921)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    277162338917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edges/cracking
    • AdvisorySigns of a oil leak
  11. Pass93,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    851464837901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,597 miles (+2,836)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    593827994934
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking not locking and 75% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass90,761 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    657253935265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail90,761 miles (+3,756)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    378243935417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass87,005 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    876781394261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    539458873295
    • NoteDampness around steering rack pipes
  17. Fail82,761 miles (+5,414)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    659158473228
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDampness around power steering pipes.
  18. Pass77,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    756384982228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail77,347 miles (+4,912)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    878674982218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass72,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    537711681221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,435 miles (+4,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    698301681239
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass68,154 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,154 miles
    Test number
    352499270405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,528 miles (+3,008)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    102881599179
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes slightly perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
  24. Pass60,520 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    504852998181
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Fail60,507 miles (+4,921)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    833211298131
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass55,586 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    450204197141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    321847286104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T788 NKK

Does T788 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T788 NKK expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T788 NKK?
The MOT on T788 NKK expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T788 NKK done?
T788 NKK was recorded at 114,143 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has T788 NKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 NKK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T788 NKK 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 T788 NKK find?
T788 NKK passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 5 more.

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