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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T281 LRNMOT history

T281 LRN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 261,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
261,965 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 LRN was last recorded at 261,965 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 7,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,053 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,912 miles
Average per year
12,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 261,965 miles
  • 2022 – 254,053 miles
  • 2021 – 245,565 miles
  • 2020 – 232,917 miles
  • 2019 – 207,212 miles
  • 2018 – 203,068 miles
  • 2017 – 187,124 miles
  • 2016 – 170,830 miles
  • 2015 – 155,995 miles
  • 2014 – 139,679 miles
  • 2013 – 124,088 miles
  • 2012 – 115,162 miles
  • 2011 – 102,788 miles
  • 2010 – 91,545 miles
  • 2009 – 76,896 miles
  • 2008 – 65,410 miles
  • 2007 – 52,879 miles
  • 2006 – 40,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,965 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass261,965 miles (+7,912)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    261,965 miles
    Test number
    896420009828
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass254,053 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    254,053 miles
    Test number
    774139684469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail254,022 miles (+8,457)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,022 miles
    Test number
    477046952804
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass245,565 miles (+12,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    245,565 miles
    Test number
    475182437610
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing thin

  5. Pass232,917 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    232,917 miles
    Test number
    264987223201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail232,911 miles (+25,699)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,911 miles
    Test number
    131405338439
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass207,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    207,212 miles
    Test number
    998918966809
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail207,212 miles (+4,144)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,212 miles
    Test number
    656789597736
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass203,068 miles (+15,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    203,068 miles
    Test number
    864454944590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass187,124 miles (+16,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    187,124 miles
    Test number
    257700392656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,830 miles (+14,835)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,830 miles
    Test number
    120853210749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,995 miles (+16,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    869030085056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass139,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,679 miles
    Test number
    165334384032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,679 miles (+15,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,679 miles
    Test number
    285384884048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass124,088 miles (+8,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,088 miles
    Test number
    147635683454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass115,162 miles (+12,374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,162 miles
    Test number
    317708682035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    286562861088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,788 miles (+11,243)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    176262261085
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass91,545 miles (+14,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    524281580045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,896 miles (+11,486)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    483747379091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,410 miles (+12,531)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,410 miles
    Test number
    871668678049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    174239577049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,879 miles (+12,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    324523877083
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  24. Pass40,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,505 miles
    Test number
    191215076075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 LRN

Does T281 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 LRN expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 LRN?
The MOT on T281 LRN expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 LRN done?
T281 LRN was recorded at 261,965 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 12,955 miles a year.
Has T281 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 LRN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T281 LRN 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 T281 LRN find?
T281 LRN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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