Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T891 GMOMOT history
T891 GMO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 157,508 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T891 GMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T891 GMO was last recorded at 157,508 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,508 miles · 6 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 157,508 miles
- 2023 – 153,205 miles
- 2022 – 150,218 miles
- 2021 – 147,863 miles
- 2019 – 143,570 miles
- 2018 – 140,056 miles
- 2017 – 135,474 miles
- 2016 – 129,939 miles
- 2015 – 124,180 miles
- 2014 – 118,982 miles
- 2013 – 112,942 miles
- 2012 – 104,891 miles
- 2011 – 97,765 miles
- 2010 – 90,824 miles
- 2009 – 84,006 miles
- 2008 – 78,131 miles
- 2007 – 72,303 miles
- 2006 – 70,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,508 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sillsRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,508 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 157,508 miles
- Test number
- 100771460053
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Fail157,508 miles (+4,303)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,508 miles
- Test number
- 812054634960
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Pass153,205 miles (+2,987)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,205 miles
- Test number
- 588119634869
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Pass150,218 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,218 miles
- Test number
- 237641870132
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Fail150,218 miles (+2,355)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,218 miles
- Test number
- 707863154362
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Pass147,863 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 147,863 miles
- Test number
- 266593246290
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Fail147,863 miles (+4,293)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,863 miles
- Test number
- 122652524320
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Pass143,570 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 143,570 miles
- Test number
- 979688414242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Fail143,570 miles (+3,514)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,570 miles
- Test number
- 118990082260
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
Pass140,056 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 140,056 miles
- Test number
- 439650497300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (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))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
- AdvisoryN/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail140,056 miles (+4,582)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,056 miles
- Test number
- 297878141874
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (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))
- AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills
- AdvisoryN/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass135,474 miles (+5,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 135,474 miles
- Test number
- 723724776007
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass129,939 miles (+5,759)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 129,939 miles
- Test number
- 834680072921
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass124,180 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 124,180 miles
- Test number
- 189149155157
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
Fail124,180 miles (+5,198)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,180 miles
- Test number
- 837876655175
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass118,982 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 118,982 miles
- Test number
- 219184764141
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOsr axle bush split
Fail118,976 miles (+6,034)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,976 miles
- Test number
- 866884164100
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOsr axle bush split
Pass112,942 miles (+8,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 112,942 miles
- Test number
- 727092963144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass104,891 miles (+7,126)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 104,891 miles
- Test number
- 857841162156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,765 miles (+6,941)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 97,765 miles
- Test number
- 765152561181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,824 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 90,824 miles
- Test number
- 400195360190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,732 miles (+6,726)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,732 miles
- Test number
- 314310260143
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,006 miles (+5,875)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 84,006 miles
- Test number
- 121840869128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,131 miles (+5,828)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 78,131 miles
- Test number
- 223138258127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,303 miles (+320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 72,303 miles
- Test number
- 353122367194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,983 miles (+1,255)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,983 miles
- Test number
- 120013387072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 70,728 miles
- Test number
- 130857076412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T891 GMO
- Does T891 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T891 GMO expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T891 GMO?
- The MOT on T891 GMO expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T891 GMO done?
- T891 GMO was recorded at 157,508 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
- Has T891 GMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T891 GMO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T891 GMO 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 T891 GMO find?
- T891 GMO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside registration plate lamp insecure; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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