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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T788 PNVMOT history

T788 PNV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
158,698 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 PNV
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 PNV was last recorded at 158,698 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,690 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,698 miles
  • 2024 – 158,690 miles
  • 2023 – 158,684 miles
  • 2022 – 158,667 miles
  • 2020 – 158,501 miles
  • 2018 – 145,574 miles
  • 2017 – 137,793 miles
  • 2016 – 133,237 miles
  • 2015 – 127,499 miles
  • 2014 – 123,177 miles
  • 2013 – 118,581 miles
  • 2012 – 115,038 miles
  • 2011 – 109,717 miles
  • 2010 – 105,545 miles
  • 2009 – 99,600 miles
  • 2008 – 97,171 miles
  • 2007 – 92,921 miles
  • 2006 – 62,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,698 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,698 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,698 miles
    Test number
    321165684950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,690 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,690 miles
    Test number
    840120790564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,684 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,684 miles
    Test number
    282314995418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,667 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,667 miles
    Test number
    445034094896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,501 miles (+12,927)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    183068481913
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,574 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    993887707987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,565 miles (+7,772)3 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,565 miles
    Test number
    252246109870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP LEG MOUNT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass137,793 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,793 miles
    Test number
    907299588137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,237 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,237 miles
    Test number
    476572030446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,499 miles (+4,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,499 miles
    Test number
    119591215101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass123,177 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    555635334128
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail123,150 miles (+4,569)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,150 miles
    Test number
    558333934159
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass118,581 miles (+64)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    298248043419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Fail118,517 miles (+3,479)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,517 miles
    Test number
    216704243131
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass115,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    927379772180
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail115,038 miles (+5,321)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    426199372146
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass109,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    296475041017
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail109,717 miles (+4,172)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    408585641089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail105,545 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    103367120465
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass105,545 miles (+5,945)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    763587520094
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass99,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    424468309099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail99,600 miles (+2,429)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    284628309053
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass97,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    184140658465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,171 miles (+25)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    390049248061
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  25. Fail97,146 miles (+4,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    562374248018
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass92,921 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    252358727117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,920 miles (+30,563)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    280193227468
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass62,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    174922536139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T788 PNV

Does T788 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T788 PNV expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T788 PNV?
The MOT on T788 PNV expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T788 PNV done?
T788 PNV was recorded at 158,698 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has T788 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 PNV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T788 PNV 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 PNV find?
T788 PNV passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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