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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T240 LECMOT history

T240 LEC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
92,100 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 LEC was last recorded at 92,100 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 6,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,294 miles · 15 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,806 miles
Average per year
3,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,100 miles
  • 2022 – 85,294 miles
  • 2021 – 82,012 miles
  • 2020 – 79,479 miles
  • 2019 – 77,688 miles
  • 2018 – 74,370 miles
  • 2017 – 72,137 miles
  • 2016 – 69,374 miles
  • 2015 – 67,364 miles
  • 2014 – 65,426 miles
  • 2013 – 62,996 miles
  • 2012 – 60,355 miles
  • 2011 – 57,812 miles
  • 2010 – 54,277 miles
  • 2009 – 50,741 miles
  • 2008 – 44,820 miles
  • 2006 – 36,753 miles
  • 2005 – 32,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear both side Shock casing corroded

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,100 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,100 miles
    Test number
    502925588374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both side Shock casing corroded

  2. Fail92,100 miles (+6,806)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,100 miles
    Test number
    569873751726
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both side Shock casing corroded

  3. Pass85,294 miles (+3,282)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    525348145076
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,012 miles (+2,533)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    797900996459
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,479 miles (+1,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    222706816080
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam coroded

  6. Pass77,688 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    450147766158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail77,660 miles (+3,290)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    615224786421
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,370 miles (+2,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    960010396617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass72,137 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,137 miles
    Test number
    685708500793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread & side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail72,133 miles (+2,759)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,133 miles
    Test number
    862463116225
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also torn at edges (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread & side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass69,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    524882429936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail69,374 miles (+2,010)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    281048479551
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass67,364 miles (+1,938)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,364 miles
    Test number
    205557925136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass65,426 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    418239834136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,417 miles (+2,421)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    519857734188
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass62,996 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    395132523144
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail62,994 miles (+2,639)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    297631623195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass60,355 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    938711832149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteRear discs corroding pads ok

  19. Fail60,355 miles (+2,543)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    928080832105
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteRear discs corroding pads ok

  20. Pass57,812 miles (+3,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,812 miles
    Test number
    846285421141
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass54,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    194602010131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,277 miles (+3,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    551922310129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass50,741 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    624411139122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,820 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    493065918102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,753 miles (+4,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    634251456114
    • NoteAll tyres on 2.5mm tread depth

  26. Pass32,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    200513855438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T240 LEC

Does T240 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T240 LEC expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T240 LEC?
The MOT on T240 LEC expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T240 LEC done?
T240 LEC was recorded at 92,100 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
Has T240 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 LEC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T240 LEC 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 T240 LEC find?
T240 LEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear coil spring corroded both side, and 2 more.

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