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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc

P389 LBKMOT history

P389 LBK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

P389 LBK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,088 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P389 LBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P389 LBK was last recorded at 139,088 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,805 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,283 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,088 miles
  • 2025 – 135,805 miles
  • 2024 – 133,047 miles
  • 2023 – 130,009 miles
  • 2022 – 124,705 miles
  • 2018 – 124,689 miles
  • 2017 – 119,834 miles
  • 2016 – 113,964 miles
  • 2015 – 109,720 miles
  • 2014 – 109,221 miles
  • 2013 – 105,020 miles
  • 2012 – 100,180 miles
  • 2011 – 96,307 miles
  • 2010 – 92,179 miles
  • 2009 – 89,080 miles
  • 2008 – 85,807 miles
  • 2007 – 82,417 miles
  • 2006 – 79,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,088 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,088 miles
    Test number
    540970077090
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,088 miles (+3,283)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,088 miles
    Test number
    835940647071
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,805 miles (+2,758)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,805 miles
    Test number
    441348420767
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,047 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    798986068625
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,009 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,009 miles
    Test number
    615836123030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail129,996 miles (+5,291)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,996 miles
    Test number
    314123173481
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,705 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,705 miles
    Test number
    353189586985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,703 miles (+14)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,703 miles
    Test number
    356207374016
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass124,689 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,689 miles
    Test number
    318732514875
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail124,688 miles (+4,854)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    842178847911
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass119,834 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,834 miles
    Test number
    139036156154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass113,964 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,964 miles
    Test number
    615479447481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,962 miles (+4,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    665661473963
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass109,720 miles (+9)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,720 miles
    Test number
    165429265453
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front floor to sills coroded but out of percribed area

  15. Fail109,711 miles (+490)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,711 miles
    Test number
    209853965090
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front floor to sills coroded but out of percribed area

  16. Pass109,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    327148774050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,221 miles (+4,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    786048774087
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass105,020 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    965226563079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,014 miles (+4,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    438855263006
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass100,180 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,180 miles
    Test number
    817944742079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,307 miles (+4,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    319988241063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass92,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,179 miles
    Test number
    470330840007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,179 miles (+3,099)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,179 miles
    Test number
    804285830053
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass89,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    481642949061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,080 miles (+3,273)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    782231549034
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass85,807 miles (+3,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    864013648035
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  27. Pass82,417 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,417 miles
    Test number
    952710647087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    153130246061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P389 LBK

Does P389 LBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P389 LBK is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P389 LBK?
The MOT on P389 LBK is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P389 LBK done?
P389 LBK was recorded at 139,088 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has P389 LBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P389 LBK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P389 LBK 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 P389 LBK find?
P389 LBK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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