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T788LBL
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (1999)
MOT & Tax Status for T788LBL
Cached
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Taxed
Due 01 Jun 2026
Valid
Expires 11 Jun 2026
Colour
BLACK
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
Export Marker
No
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 current MOT certificate is valid until 11 June 2026, which is 31 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.
Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 June 2026, 21 days from today.
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
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))
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))
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
MAJOR
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
ADVISORY
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
ADVISORY
Exhaust emissions only just within limits.
ADVISORY
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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)
No defects or advisories recorded.
USER ENTERED
slight oil leak from offside diff seal
USER ENTERED
several small stone chips on windscreen
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
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
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
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
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Data last updated: 10 May 2026 at 19:36. Run a fresh check for the latest data.