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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T251 LACMOT history

T251 LAC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
133,606 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 LAC was last recorded at 133,606 miles on 3 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Dec 2006: 79,032 miles, lower than 150,405 miles on 29 Apr 2006.
  • 3 Feb 2022: 133,606 miles, lower than 135,858 miles on 15 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,858 miles · 15 Jan 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,606 miles
  • 2021 – 135,858 miles
  • 2019 – 134,542 miles
  • 2018 – 125,721 miles
  • 2017 – 118,357 miles
  • 2016 – 113,308 miles
  • 2015 – 106,947 miles
  • 2014 – 102,040 miles
  • 2013 – 95,930 miles
  • 2012 – 90,995 miles
  • 2011 – 88,091 miles
  • 2010 – 87,763 miles
  • 2009 – 87,642 miles
  • 2008 – 86,869 miles
  • 2006 – 79,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor drain hole area corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,606 miles (-2,252)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    410518791260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor drain hole area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,858 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,858 miles
    Test number
    386439798568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail135,854 miles (+1,312)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,854 miles
    Test number
    775958087679
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass134,542 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,542 miles
    Test number
    957682169470
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBlue bulbs

  5. Fail134,502 miles (+8,781)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,502 miles
    Test number
    932384775594
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBlue bulbs

  6. Pass125,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    225696826837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  7. Fail125,721 miles (+7,364)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    832877395008
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  8. Pass118,357 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    813982291560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail118,357 miles (+5,049)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    210426484748
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass113,308 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,308 miles
    Test number
    678080697241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail113,308 miles (+6,361)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,308 miles
    Test number
    478528091451
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail106,947 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,947 miles
    Test number
    106778845101
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  13. Pass106,947 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,947 miles
    Test number
    589348945122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,040 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    846723744133
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  15. Fail102,036 miles (+6,106)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    807942944135
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  16. Pass95,930 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    288080343433
    • NoteBoth front tyres are low

  17. Fail95,925 miles (+4,930)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    295996633462
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are low

  18. Pass90,995 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    376249432183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,993 miles (+12)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    189558532169
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail90,981 miles (+2,890)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    486822812168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass88,091 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    347048881098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    981340920136
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail87,763 miles (+121)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    994559310146
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass87,642 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,642 miles
    Test number
    160533369084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass86,869 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    423635268090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,032 miles (-71,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    173072866350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass150,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    150,405 miles
    Test number
    560849016177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail150,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,405 miles
    Test number
    932069916171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T251 LAC

Does T251 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 LAC expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 LAC?
The MOT on T251 LAC expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 LAC done?
T251 LAC was recorded at 133,606 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022.
Has T251 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 LAC has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T251 LAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T251 LAC find?
T251 LAC passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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