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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T136 LKMMOT history

T136 LKM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,612 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T136 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T136 LKM was last recorded at 161,612 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,257 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,612 miles
  • 2024 – 160,257 miles
  • 2023 – 158,855 miles
  • 2022 – 157,614 miles
  • 2021 – 156,344 miles
  • 2019 – 154,505 miles
  • 2018 – 152,220 miles
  • 2017 – 148,930 miles
  • 2016 – 143,900 miles
  • 2015 – 138,052 miles
  • 2014 – 131,377 miles
  • 2013 – 129,270 miles
  • 2011 – 117,762 miles
  • 2010 – 102,960 miles
  • 2009 – 98,617 miles
  • 2008 – 91,038 miles
  • 2007 – 79,296 miles
  • 2006 – 70,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,612 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,612 miles
    Test number
    593281151137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass160,257 miles (+1,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    562101805707
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,855 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,855 miles
    Test number
    725915074576
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,483 miles (+869)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,483 miles
    Test number
    378616961777
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,614 miles (+1,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,614 miles
    Test number
    870941437111
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,344 miles (+1,839)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,344 miles
    Test number
    841584809661
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass154,505 miles (+2,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,505 miles
    Test number
    456277024380
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass152,220 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,220 miles
    Test number
    268224758068
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail152,196 miles (+3,266)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,196 miles
    Test number
    379686457227
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,930 miles (+5,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,930 miles
    Test number
    335368373519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass143,900 miles (+5,848)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,900 miles
    Test number
    545802863849
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheelbearing slight noise

  12. Pass138,052 miles (+51)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,052 miles
    Test number
    907969935191
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail138,001 miles (+6,624)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,001 miles
    Test number
    168095735118
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass131,377 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    489574234192
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass129,270 miles (+11,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,270 miles
    Test number
    218528533182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine noisey

  16. Pass117,762 miles (+286)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,762 miles
    Test number
    459376581220
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc shield missing

  17. Fail117,476 miles (+14,516)10 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    986653571288
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc shield missing

  18. Pass102,960 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    113028060238
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail102,960 miles (+4,343)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    824148760291
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail98,617 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    251612489202
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass98,617 miles (+7,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    864592589217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass91,038 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    474315358271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail90,756 miles (+11,460)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    312015548478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,296 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    601035327234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass78,401 miles (+8,064)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    223604937464
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • NoteNear side front tyre near limit
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing lumpy
    • NoteSlight play in off side front roll-bar bush

  26. Pass70,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,337 miles
    Test number
    894332736184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T136 LKM

Does T136 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T136 LKM expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T136 LKM?
The MOT on T136 LKM expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T136 LKM done?
T136 LKM was recorded at 161,612 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has T136 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T136 LKM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T136 LKM 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 T136 LKM find?
T136 LKM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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