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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T789 BONMOT history

T789 BON is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,024 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 BON
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 BON was last recorded at 121,024 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 4,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2013: 95,657 miles, lower than 95,664 miles on 3 Jul 2013.

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
116,435 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,589 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,024 miles
  • 2021 – 116,435 miles
  • 2020 – 112,167 miles
  • 2019 – 108,878 miles
  • 2018 – 106,227 miles
  • 2017 – 103,886 miles
  • 2016 – 101,763 miles
  • 2015 – 99,886 miles
  • 2014 – 98,214 miles
  • 2013 – 95,657 miles
  • 2012 – 92,648 miles
  • 2011 – 89,586 miles
  • 2010 – 86,934 miles
  • 2009 – 80,195 miles
  • 2008 – 73,502 miles
  • 2007 – 65,072 miles
  • 2006 – 58,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,024 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant weep from plastic housing above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,024 miles (+4,589)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,024 miles
    Test number
    755216607089
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant weep from plastic housing above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,435 miles (+4,268)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,435 miles
    Test number
    465343319800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,167 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,167 miles
    Test number
    807102484879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail112,167 miles (+3,289)2 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,167 miles
    Test number
    871568162806
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre section loose - bracket & sleeve corroded/failed (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily lipped & corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,878 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,878 miles
    Test number
    344504889070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,857 miles (+2,630)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    584236067975
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,227 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    480511270194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily lipped & corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from oil filter & sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,886 miles (+2,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    738529531199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass101,763 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,763 miles
    Test number
    735445571630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail101,759 miles (+1,873)5 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,759 miles
    Test number
    395194291476
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass99,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    397599105244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail99,876 miles (+1,662)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    475309105239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,214 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    229269704210
    • 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)
    • Note0/S handbrake efficiency lower than N/S
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail98,214 miles (+2,557)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    919049504283
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • Note0/S handbrake efficiency lower than N/S
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass95,657 miles (-7)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,657 miles
    Test number
    976965683157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail95,664 miles (+3,016)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,664 miles
    Test number
    456604983199
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass92,648 miles (+3,062)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    818158482108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/R Brake binding slightly

  18. Fail89,586 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    415745191120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s/f brake disc inner faces worn and rusted
    • NoteSteering rack n/s inner ball joint worn

  19. Pass89,586 miles (+2,652)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    716715491166
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s/f brake disc inner faces worn and rusted
    • NoteSteering rack n/s inner ball joint worn

  20. Pass86,934 miles (+103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,934 miles
    Test number
    744254400226
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm inner joint worn

  21. Fail86,831 miles (+6,636)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    804317990195
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm inner joint worn

  22. Pass80,195 miles (+6,693)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    320131109204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Pass73,502 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    663640108206
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket braoken away
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
    • NotePlay in nearside steering track rod
    • NoteWear both sides front upper strut mounts

  24. Fail73,502 miles (+8,430)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    211039398125
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket braoken away
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
    • NotePlay in nearside steering track rod
    • NoteWear both sides front upper strut mounts

  25. Pass65,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    113452417200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,072 miles (+6,747)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    450232917218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass58,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    190798376132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 BON

Does T789 BON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 BON expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 BON?
The MOT on T789 BON expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 BON done?
T789 BON was recorded at 121,024 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has T789 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 BON has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T789 BON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 BON find?
T789 BON passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 10 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant weep from plastic housing above gearbox; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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