
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T230 LBVMOT history
T230 LBV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,083 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 139,083 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T230 LBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T230 LBV was last recorded at 139,083 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,337 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,746 miles
- Average per year
- 4,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,083 miles
- 2025 – 136,337 miles
- 2024 – 133,478 miles
- 2023 – 130,597 miles
- 2022 – 126,958 miles
- 2021 – 123,865 miles
- 2020 – 121,522 miles
- 2019 – 116,764 miles
- 2018 – 112,098 miles
- 2017 – 107,077 miles
- 2016 – 102,480 miles
- 2015 – 98,075 miles
- 2014 – 92,252 miles
- 2013 – 88,238 miles
- 2012 – 83,829 miles
- 2011 – 78,397 miles
- 2010 – 72,140 miles
- 2009 – 66,814 miles
- 2008 – 60,023 miles
- 2007 – 51,944 miles
- 2006 – 44,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,083 miles (+2,746)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 139,083 miles
- Test number
- 371461079758
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,337 miles (+2,859)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,337 miles
- Test number
- 559673906024
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory• Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [1.1.12 (f) (i)]
- Advisory• Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front (both) [1.1.12 (b) (ii)]
- Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [1.1.11 (c)]
- Advisory• Exhaust mounting defective Central [6.1.2 (a)]
- Advisory• Offside (handbrake sticking)
Pass133,478 miles (+2,881)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 133,478 miles
- Test number
- 158304457494
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake sticking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,597 miles (+3,639)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,597 miles
- Test number
- 995613835230
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,958 miles (+3,093)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 126,958 miles
- Test number
- 575105474110
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,865 miles (+2,343)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,865 miles
- Test number
- 181107991043
- Advisory(rear brakes slight binding,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,centre exhaust mountings worn) •
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front [5.3.4 (a) (i)] •
Pass121,522 miles (+4,758)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,522 miles
- Test number
- 365739495542
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear brakes slight binding,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,centre exhaust mountings worn
Pass116,764 miles (+88)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 116,764 miles
- Test number
- 899755426623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak under engine but not excessive
Fail116,676 miles (+72)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,676 miles
- Test number
- 802207625417
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak under engine but not excessive
Fail116,604 miles (+4,506)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,604 miles
- Test number
- 710119781258
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting has slight lift
- AdvisoryNearside Front upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting has slight lift
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn outer section of bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,098 miles (+5,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 112,098 miles
- Test number
- 280362453999
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both both (2.5.A.1c)
Pass107,077 miles (+4,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 107,077 miles
- Test number
- 212138652132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,480 miles (+4,405)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 102,480 miles
- Test number
- 197813091843
- 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)
- AdvisoryBad oil leak rear of engine
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald inner edge
Pass98,075 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 98,075 miles
- Test number
- 868451745073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,063 miles (+5,811)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,063 miles
- Test number
- 455700145027
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,252 miles (+4,014)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 92,252 miles
- Test number
- 157281744456
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre cracked but not exposing cords
- NoteOffside front tyre cracked but exposing cords
- NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
Pass88,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 88,238 miles
- Test number
- 167860253435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,226 miles (+123)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,226 miles
- Test number
- 175920453040
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail88,103 miles (+4,274)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,103 miles
- Test number
- 796835033033
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside headlamp glass chipped
Pass83,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 83,829 miles
- Test number
- 156318342089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,829 miles (+5,432)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,829 miles
- Test number
- 355598142044
- Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- 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)
Pass78,397 miles (+99)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 78,397 miles
- Test number
- 305533951031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAll front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail
Fail78,298 miles (+6,158)3 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,298 miles
- Test number
- 926557341093
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail
Pass72,140 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 72,140 miles
- Test number
- 183617840428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,133 miles (+5,319)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,133 miles
- Test number
- 893656040014
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass66,814 miles (+6,791)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 66,814 miles
- Test number
- 840667049035
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Pass60,023 miles (+8,079)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 60,023 miles
- Test number
- 142750458488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,944 miles (+7,578)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 51,944 miles
- Test number
- 422614047075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,366 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 44,366 miles
- Test number
- 900880546093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,353 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,353 miles
- Test number
- 360539936042
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteAdvise both rear tyres close to limit
- NoteOffside front tyre just passed
Questions about T230 LBV
- Does T230 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T230 LBV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T230 LBV?
- The MOT on T230 LBV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T230 LBV done?
- T230 LBV was recorded at 139,083 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
- Has T230 LBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T230 LBV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on T230 LBV 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 T230 LBV find?
- T230 LBV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 13 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both top mounts, and 10 more.
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