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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T897 GNMMOT history

T897 GNM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,009 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 GNM
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 valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 GNM was last recorded at 109,009 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,696 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,313 miles
Average per year
2,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,009 miles
  • 2025 – 107,696 miles
  • 2024 – 106,434 miles
  • 2023 – 104,599 miles
  • 2022 – 102,818 miles
  • 2021 – 101,843 miles
  • 2020 – 100,962 miles
  • 2019 – 98,490 miles
  • 2018 – 95,804 miles
  • 2017 – 93,902 miles
  • 2016 – 91,905 miles
  • 2015 – 89,216 miles
  • 2014 – 86,878 miles
  • 2013 – 84,840 miles
  • 2012 – 82,133 miles
  • 2011 – 78,880 miles
  • 2010 – 76,074 miles
  • 2009 – 72,534 miles
  • 2008 – 68,238 miles
  • 2007 – 64,710 miles
  • 2006 – 58,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,009 miles (+1,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,009 miles
    Test number
    556398293819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass107,696 miles (+1,262)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    930520050578
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,434 miles (+1,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    125928221165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass104,599 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    731036339816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,818 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    550416133479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,843 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,843 miles
    Test number
    397552688018
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,962 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,962 miles
    Test number
    939083142045
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,490 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    489006289697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,804 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    911813558616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,902 miles (+1,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,902 miles
    Test number
    912479985138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  11. Pass91,905 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    810131600565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,216 miles (+2,338)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    386545075038
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOSR caliper is starting to bind on
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass86,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    198506064034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,878 miles (+2,038)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    468164164086
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass84,840 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    625455963021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,133 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    515242572067
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass78,880 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    548221361080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    712580570038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,074 miles (+3,540)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    451138760063
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass72,534 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    700536159055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,238 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,238 miles
    Test number
    941451278029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    473328267077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,710 miles (+6,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    560848367047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    463450276045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 GNM

Does T897 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 GNM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 GNM?
The MOT on T897 GNM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 GNM done?
T897 GNM was recorded at 109,009 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
Has T897 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 GNM has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T897 GNM 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 T897 GNM find?
T897 GNM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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