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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T208 LGWMOT history

T208 LGW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,298 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 LGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T208 LGW was last recorded at 118,298 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,298 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,298 miles
  • 2025 – 114,794 miles
  • 2024 – 112,254 miles
  • 2023 – 109,632 miles
  • 2022 – 106,987 miles
  • 2021 – 104,739 miles
  • 2020 – 102,669 miles
  • 2019 – 100,210 miles
  • 2018 – 98,147 miles
  • 2017 – 95,430 miles
  • 2016 – 93,244 miles
  • 2015 – 89,927 miles
  • 2014 – 87,030 miles
  • 2013 – 84,369 miles
  • 2012 – 81,679 miles
  • 2011 – 78,398 miles
  • 2010 – 72,619 miles
  • 2009 – 66,663 miles
  • 2008 – 60,528 miles
  • 2007 – 53,452 miles
  • 2006 – 47,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,298 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,298 miles
    Test number
    752964701225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,298 miles (+3,504)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,298 miles
    Test number
    690808100266
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass114,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,794 miles
    Test number
    872222403174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,794 miles (+2,540)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,794 miles
    Test number
    830923245316
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,254 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,254 miles
    Test number
    521159553592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,632 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,632 miles
    Test number
    314010056200
    • 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))

  7. Pass106,987 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,987 miles
    Test number
    213766871461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail106,985 miles (+2,246)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    154672799822
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,739 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,739 miles
    Test number
    978930459398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,669 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,669 miles
    Test number
    272557002990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,210 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    309424283977
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,147 miles (+2,717)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,147 miles
    Test number
    373846150380
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass95,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    735719569110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,430 miles (+2,186)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    581849309797
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass93,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    519703283648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail93,244 miles (+3,317)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    379003584894
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass89,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,927 miles
    Test number
    166346335089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,927 miles (+2,897)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,927 miles
    Test number
    455616735044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass87,030 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    687665434025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    555083443092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,369 miles (+2,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    495743543017
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass81,679 miles (+3,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    436062732058
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass78,398 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    159908831066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,619 miles (+5,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,619 miles
    Test number
    380991940043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass66,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    154293749013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail66,663 miles (+6,135)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    714993149052
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    834359438067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,528 miles (+7,076)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    850179538042
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass53,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    253375847046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  30. Fail53,452 miles (+5,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    340165747072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass47,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    231527146094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail47,787 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    431227746057
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leaking

Questions about T208 LGW

Does T208 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T208 LGW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T208 LGW?
The MOT on T208 LGW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T208 LGW done?
T208 LGW was recorded at 118,298 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has T208 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 LGW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T208 LGW 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 T208 LGW find?
T208 LGW passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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