Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T797 LBLMOT history
T797 LBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2023
- Mileage
- 145,020 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,567 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T797 LBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T797 LBL was last recorded at 145,020 miles on 17 May 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 144,986 miles · 12 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 4,567 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,020 miles
- 2020 – 140,218 miles
- 2019 – 137,207 miles
- 2018 – 134,203 miles
- 2017 – 131,619 miles
- 2016 – 128,628 miles
- 2015 – 124,652 miles
- 2014 – 120,982 miles
- 2013 – 117,824 miles
- 2012 – 113,838 miles
- 2011 – 108,014 miles
- 2010 – 100,389 miles
- 2009 – 89,350 miles
- 2008 – 82,026 miles
- 2007 – 77,904 miles
- 2006 – 72,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,020 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,020 miles (+34)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 145,020 miles
- Test number
- 416358398807
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))
Fail144,986 miles (+30)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,986 miles
- Test number
- 450643258548
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))
Fail144,956 miles (+4,738)12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,956 miles
- Test number
- 769901840154
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear tyres streached
Pass140,218 miles (+377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 140,218 miles
- Test number
- 680095481225
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail139,841 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,841 miles
- Test number
- 540264291698
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,207 miles (+3,004)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,207 miles
- Test number
- 557116916164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,203 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 134,203 miles
- Test number
- 685886601826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,619 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 131,619 miles
- Test number
- 747714849047
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
- AdvisoryOffside outer cv boot perished
Pass128,628 miles (+3,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 128,628 miles
- Test number
- 751463116910
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge worn
Pass124,652 miles (+3,670)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 124,652 miles
- Test number
- 741281651058
- AdvisoryFront brakes slight fluctuation
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front strut top mounts worn
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front flexi brake hoses damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot perished
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
Pass120,982 miles (+3,158)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 120,982 miles
- Test number
- 937815664298
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn
Pass117,824 miles (+29)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 117,824 miles
- Test number
- 686665953231
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSteering rack noise
Fail117,795 miles (+3,957)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,795 miles
- Test number
- 957612353276
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass113,838 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 113,838 miles
- Test number
- 229522872234
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Fail113,838 miles (+5,824)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,838 miles
- Test number
- 348492272270
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass108,014 miles (+7,625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 108,014 miles
- Test number
- 237390751210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass100,389 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 100,389 miles
- Test number
- 230996940224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,363 miles (+11,013)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,363 miles
- Test number
- 474710830246
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass89,350 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 89,350 miles
- Test number
- 542641639240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,181 miles (+7,155)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,181 miles
- Test number
- 412889019237
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust rubber split middle sectionof exhaust.
Pass82,026 miles (+4,122)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 82,026 miles
- Test number
- 102521228258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,904 miles (+5,438)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 77,904 miles
- Test number
- 752918107279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 72,466 miles
- Test number
- 990498376111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T797 LBL
- Does T797 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T797 LBL expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T797 LBL?
- The MOT on T797 LBL expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T797 LBL done?
- T797 LBL was recorded at 145,020 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 4,567 miles a year.
- Has T797 LBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T797 LBL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T797 LBL 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 T797 LBL find?
- T797 LBL passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective center; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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