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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T798 AFMMOT history

T798 AFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,656 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T798 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T798 AFM was last recorded at 86,656 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,642 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,656 miles
  • 2025 – 84,144 miles
  • 2024 – 74,964 miles
  • 2023 – 64,124 miles
  • 2022 – 52,298 miles
  • 2021 – 41,990 miles
  • 2016 – 37,524 miles
  • 2015 – 33,672 miles
  • 2014 – 32,970 miles
  • 2013 – 32,101 miles
  • 2012 – 30,294 miles
  • 2011 – 27,733 miles
  • 2010 – 24,801 miles
  • 2009 – 23,022 miles
  • 2008 – 21,511 miles
  • 2007 – 21,057 miles
  • 2006 – 19,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,656 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    510399701889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,642 miles (+2,498)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    417133820333
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,144 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    554742247538
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to NSR wing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNS outer sill damaged (not within 30cm of anything)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,144 miles (+9,180)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    228441461107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to NSR wing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNS outer sill damaged (not within 30cm of anything)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass74,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    467733067100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail74,964 miles (+10,840)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    940092110972
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass64,124 miles (+11,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    442193578939
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak fluid level below minimum
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,298 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    732333609972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail52,294 miles (+10,304)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,294 miles
    Test number
    320017703087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,990 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    503781454540
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail41,990 miles (+4,466)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    719378639131
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,524 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    625545561362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,672 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,672 miles
    Test number
    315259715428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,970 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    145088034290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,101 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    375308323239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,294 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,294 miles
    Test number
    607774832275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,733 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,733 miles
    Test number
    319198931286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,801 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,801 miles
    Test number
    964903850109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,022 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,022 miles
    Test number
    263832059129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,019 miles (+1,508)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,019 miles
    Test number
    792000159119
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,511 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,511 miles
    Test number
    591349348174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass21,057 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    970429647176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,559 miles
    Test number
    991780036067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T798 AFM

Does T798 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T798 AFM is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T798 AFM?
The MOT on T798 AFM is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T798 AFM done?
T798 AFM was recorded at 86,656 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
Has T798 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T798 AFM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T798 AFM 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 T798 AFM find?
T798 AFM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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