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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T791 PNBMOT history

T791 PNB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 203,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,454 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T791 PNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T791 PNB was last recorded at 203,454 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,452 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,454 miles
  • 2025 – 202,669 miles
  • 2024 – 199,742 miles
  • 2023 – 193,878 miles
  • 2022 – 188,086 miles
  • 2021 – 178,572 miles
  • 2020 – 166,839 miles
  • 2019 – 156,721 miles
  • 2018 – 150,133 miles
  • 2017 – 139,707 miles
  • 2016 – 131,748 miles
  • 2015 – 121,062 miles
  • 2014 – 109,637 miles
  • 2012 – 107,383 miles
  • 2011 – 102,762 miles
  • 2010 – 102,375 miles
  • 2009 – 100,580 miles
  • 2008 – 96,262 miles
  • 2007 – 88,706 miles
  • 2006 – 83,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,454 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s and o/s outer sills slight corrodfed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s rear tyre low and slight out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear number plate poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight play in n/s front inner steering uj

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,454 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,454 miles
    Test number
    433607826946
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber poor condition

  2. Fail203,452 miles (+783)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,452 miles
    Test number
    384817105085
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end sill under side and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber poor condition

  3. Pass202,669 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    202,669 miles
    Test number
    277299390017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills slight corrodfed
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre low and slight out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front inner steering uj

  4. Fail202,656 miles (+2,914)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,656 miles
    Test number
    220217092777
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills slight corrodfed
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill front end corroded excess not with 30cm of area
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre low and slight out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front inner steering uj

  5. Pass199,742 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,742 miles
    Test number
    923203378883
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs slight corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s under side sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner racdk joint slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake ppipes slight corroded

  6. Fail199,732 miles (+5,854)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,732 miles
    Test number
    476329925290
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs slight corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s under side sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner racdk joint slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake ppipes slight corroded

  7. Pass193,878 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    193,878 miles
    Test number
    952818269154
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills corroded not with 30cm or structure
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s underside slight corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s frontr door mirror poor coindition

  8. Fail193,866 miles (+5,780)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,866 miles
    Test number
    756729297459
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills corroded not with 30cm or structure
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s underside slight corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s frontr door mirror poor coindition

  9. Pass188,086 miles (+9,514)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,086 miles
    Test number
    741392019804
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass178,572 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,572 miles
    Test number
    655288773490
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield lose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail178,568 miles (+11,729)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,568 miles
    Test number
    904780094717
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Offside and central (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield lose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass166,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,839 miles
    Test number
    297826322779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail166,839 miles (+10,118)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,839 miles
    Test number
    174718850625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass156,721 miles (+6,588)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,721 miles
    Test number
    956282387327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald inner edges and n/s worn to 2mm across the centre 3/4
    • AdvisoryN/s inner c,v gaitor perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass150,133 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,133 miles
    Test number
    207192653111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail150,131 miles (+10,424)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,131 miles
    Test number
    464244269801
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass139,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    216463517111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail139,707 miles (+7,959)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    612791644129
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass131,748 miles (+10,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    625234720928
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass121,062 miles (+11,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,062 miles
    Test number
    509938855084
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  21. Pass109,637 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    726661184065
    • NoteAll rear seat belts slow to retract
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear shock absorber shrouds not attached

  22. Fail109,637 miles (+2,254)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    797559874090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteAll rear seat belts slow to retract
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear shock absorber shrouds not attached

  23. Pass107,383 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    867198342299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,762 miles (+387)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    165069921243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread splitting (no cords exposed)

  25. Pass102,375 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    382833520491
    • NoteO/s front inner cv boot leaking grease
    • NoteO/s rear tyre slighly fetherd

  26. Fail102,371 miles (+1,791)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    361453920445
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBrake fluid below max
    • NoteFront disc(s) poor condition
    • NoteO/s front inner cv boot leaking grease
    • NoteO/s rear tyre slighly fetherd

  27. Pass100,580 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,580 miles
    Test number
    582705729274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail100,562 miles (+4,300)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    532633929273
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass96,262 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    482350428293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail96,210 miles (+7,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    743229618213
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass88,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    304643037419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail88,706 miles (+4,920)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    723033837219
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  33. Fail83,786 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    502635536252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNo spare wheel

  34. Pass83,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    650495636266
    • NoteNo spare wheel

Questions about T791 PNB

Does T791 PNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T791 PNB is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T791 PNB?
The MOT on T791 PNB is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T791 PNB done?
T791 PNB was recorded at 203,454 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,960 miles a year.
Has T791 PNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T791 PNB has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T791 PNB 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 T791 PNB find?
T791 PNB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 4 more.

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