T788LBL

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (1999)

MOT & Tax Status for T788LBL

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Tax Status

Taxed

Due 01 Jun 2026

MOT Status

Valid

Expires 11 Jun 2026

Colour

BLACK

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

GOLF

Fuel Type

PETROL

Engine Size

1,781 cc

First Registered

Mar 1999

First Used on Road

22 Mar 1999

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Last V5C Issued

02 May 2017

Safety Recall

Unknown

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About T788LBL

Registration T788LBL is a 1999 black VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with a 1,781cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 27 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for T788LBL expired on 11 June 2026, 59 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

The vehicle has 25 MOT tests on record, including 15 passes and 10 failures, with 85 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 74,323 miles on 12 June 2025. Warning: the recorded mileage decreases between at least one pair of consecutive MOT tests, which can be a sign of clock tampering. Verify carefully before any purchase.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for T788LBL. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT History 25 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 113980682086
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026
Mileage recorded: 74,323 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 804863398777
Mileage recorded: 74,323 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 979914794269
Expiry date: 18 May 2022
Mileage recorded: 74,105 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 326275834679
Expiry date: 05 Jan 2021
Mileage recorded: 199,511 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

MOT test number: 365347600880
Expiry date: 25 May 2019
Mileage recorded: 199,045 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

MOT test number: 254278753939
Expiry date: 12 May 2018
Mileage recorded: 197,851 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Exhaust emissions only just within limits.

ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

MOT test number: 770724152751
Mileage recorded: 197,851 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISORY Exhaust emissions only just within limits.

ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

MOT test number: 587462653350
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014
Mileage recorded: 195,492 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED slight oil leak from offside diff seal

USER ENTERED several small stone chips on windscreen

MOT test number: 619986152386
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013
Mileage recorded: 192,506 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

MOT test number: 489574952315
Mileage recorded: 192,506 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

MOT test number: 988305851333
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012
Mileage recorded: 188,565 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISORY Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split

USER ENTERED play in nearside steering rack arm

USER ENTERED both rear tyres split and perishing

MOT test number: 698745851322
Mileage recorded: 188,565 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISORY Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split

USER ENTERED play in nearside steering rack arm

USER ENTERED both rear tyres split and perishing

MOT test number: 180908440345
Mileage recorded: 179,711 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

MOT test number: 414744439365
Mileage recorded: 170,606 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FAIL Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FAIL Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

MOT test number: 610500208219
Mileage recorded: 151,266 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

MOT test number: 372869057106
Mileage recorded: 136,627 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FAIL Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

MOT test number: 353771696050
Mileage recorded: 119,914 MI
Registration at time of test: T788LBL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

FAIL Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions.
Data last updated: 10 May 2026 at 19:36. Run a fresh check for the latest data.

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