Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LT 879MOT history
LT 879 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 133,752 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT 879
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT 879 was last recorded at 133,752 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 21,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,574 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21,178 miles
- Average per year
- 6,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,752 miles
- 2025 – 112,574 miles
- 2024 – 105,171 miles
- 2023 – 98,887 miles
- 2022 – 91,438 miles
- 2021 – 85,847 miles
- 2020 – 82,820 miles
- 2019 – 78,188 miles
- 2018 – 75,617 miles
- 2017 – 71,910 miles
- 2016 – 66,918 miles
- 2015 – 63,273 miles
- 2014 – 59,673 miles
- 2013 – 55,971 miles
- 2012 – 49,470 miles
- 2011 – 39,327 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,752 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,752 miles (+21,178)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 133,752 miles
- Test number
- 779240935637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,574 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,574 miles
- Test number
- 334162094831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,551 miles (+7,380)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,551 miles
- Test number
- 816613142998
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch siezed
Pass105,171 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 105,171 miles
- Test number
- 153651219391
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,170 miles (+6,283)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,170 miles
- Test number
- 186286061745
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,887 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 98,887 miles
- Test number
- 841954194375
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail98,887 miles (+7,449)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,887 miles
- Test number
- 140828846528
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass91,438 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 91,438 miles
- Test number
- 244874360664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R AND O/S/R UPPER AND BOTH LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,438 miles (+5,591)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,438 miles
- Test number
- 481748101871
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R AND O/S/R UPPER AND BOTH LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,847 miles (+3,027)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,847 miles
- Test number
- 139624578458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,820 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 82,820 miles
- Test number
- 614124554460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch is faulty
Fail82,820 miles (+4,632)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,820 miles
- Test number
- 887712089341
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch is faulty
Pass78,188 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,188 miles
- Test number
- 208599769621
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail78,188 miles (+2,571)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,188 miles
- Test number
- 654668409518
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass75,617 miles (+3,707)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 75,617 miles
- Test number
- 105335214523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,910 miles (+4,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 71,910 miles
- Test number
- 681684053355
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass66,918 miles (+3,645)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,918 miles
- Test number
- 391263971472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,273 miles (+3,600)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,273 miles
- Test number
- 758342795011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,673 miles (+3,702)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,673 miles
- Test number
- 255077894096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,971 miles (+6,501)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,971 miles
- Test number
- 226476003415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,470 miles
- Test number
- 626034912267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,470 miles (+10,143)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,470 miles
- Test number
- 385703312299
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass39,327 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 39,327 miles
- Test number
- 407100731247
- NoteBit of undercutting to front brake discs
- NoteBit of undercutting to rear brake discs
- NoteDent nearside outer sill
- NoteParts of exhaust system starting to rust
- NoteStonechips to windscreen
- NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted
Questions about LT 879
- What vehicle is registration LT 879 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LT 879 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LT 879 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT 879 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT 879?
- The MOT on LT 879 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT 879 done?
- LT 879 was recorded at 133,752 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,487 miles a year.
- Has LT 879 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT 879 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LT 879 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 LT 879 find?
- LT 879 passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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