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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T87 GGOMOT history

T87 GGO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
154,718 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 GGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 GGO was last recorded at 154,718 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,639 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
4,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,718 miles
  • 2023 – 150,941 miles
  • 2022 – 145,530 miles
  • 2020 – 139,679 miles
  • 2019 – 137,190 miles
  • 2018 – 136,023 miles
  • 2017 – 130,253 miles
  • 2016 – 126,081 miles
  • 2015 – 122,266 miles
  • 2014 – 118,354 miles
  • 2013 – 113,831 miles
  • 2012 – 109,930 miles
  • 2011 – 106,163 miles
  • 2010 – 102,464 miles
  • 2009 – 98,493 miles
  • 2008 – 95,609 miles
  • 2007 – 85,321 miles
  • 2006 – 77,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,718 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onedge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,718 miles (+79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,718 miles
    Test number
    857815642808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onedge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail154,639 miles (+3,698)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,639 miles
    Test number
    618548602051
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onedge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,941 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,941 miles
    Test number
    886634612549
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre getting low & slight wear on inside

  4. Fail150,940 miles (+5,410)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    831266344047
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre getting low & slight wear on inside

  5. Pass145,530 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,530 miles
    Test number
    147548627165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,528 miles (+5,849)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,528 miles
    Test number
    860433792970
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,679 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,679 miles
    Test number
    422188949074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,674 miles (+2,484)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,674 miles
    Test number
    126263557115
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,190 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    612391535614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,023 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,023 miles
    Test number
    247372971462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail136,021 miles (+5,768)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,021 miles
    Test number
    245229056908
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass130,253 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,253 miles
    Test number
    177914374128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,081 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,081 miles
    Test number
    667875027718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,069 miles (+3,803)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    448394796378
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass122,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    737840205167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,266 miles (+3,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    139798495025
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass118,354 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    268961404431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail118,354 miles (+4,523)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    357690304188
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass113,831 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,831 miles
    Test number
    625272393030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    666982922174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,930 miles (+3,767)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    849071222153
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Fail106,163 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,163 miles
    Test number
    415128011108
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass106,163 miles (+3,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,163 miles
    Test number
    605148211154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass102,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    332505820127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,464 miles (+3,971)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    581864820110
    • DangerousExcessive play in nearside steering rack
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass98,493 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    402048999025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,491 miles (+2,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    771870599038
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass95,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,609 miles
    Test number
    222865118135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail95,608 miles (+10,287)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    351275318180
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass85,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    332220527152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail85,321 miles (+7,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    360430827102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass77,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    314942826142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 GGO

Does T87 GGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 GGO expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 GGO?
The MOT on T87 GGO expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 GGO done?
T87 GGO was recorded at 154,718 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
Has T87 GGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 GGO has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T87 GGO 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 T87 GGO find?
T87 GGO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onedge; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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