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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T290 LAUMOT history

T290 LAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
94,398 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 LAU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 LAU was last recorded at 94,398 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,377 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,398 miles
  • 2022 – 91,883 miles
  • 2014 – 88,380 miles
  • 2013 – 84,221 miles
  • 2012 – 78,899 miles
  • 2010 – 74,363 miles
  • 2009 – 67,799 miles
  • 2008 – 60,968 miles
  • 2007 – 57,226 miles
  • 2006 – 54,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,398 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mountains rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen--advise to replaceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGrease around cv bootRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake pivot on caliper not returned to stopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc rusty on inner faceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,398 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    617379415702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mountains rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen--advise to replace
    • AdvisoryGrease around cv boot
    • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake pivot on caliper not returned to stop
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc rusty on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  2. Fail94,377 miles (+2,494)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    282329108717
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mountains rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen--advise to replace
    • AdvisoryGrease around cv boot
    • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake pivot on caliper not returned to stop
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc rusty on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  3. Pass91,883 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    962166975065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,883 miles (+3,503)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    936686864963
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass88,380 miles (+76)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    357327614349
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition.
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  6. Fail88,304 miles (+4,083)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    355550914373
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition.
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  7. Pass84,221 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    559415303300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipe outer covers swollen.
    • NoteBoth rear (suspension arm) brake pipe outer covers swollen.
    • NoteBoth rear, front to rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition and exhaust hanger has corroded away.

  8. Fail84,221 miles (+5,322)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    369414103359
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipe outer covers swollen.
    • NoteBoth rear (suspension arm) brake pipe outer covers swollen.
    • NoteBoth rear, front to rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition and exhaust hanger has corroded away.

  9. Pass78,899 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,899 miles
    Test number
    107153522125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass74,363 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    434267470258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail74,360 miles (+6,561)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,360 miles
    Test number
    343494970436
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass67,799 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    290005079226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,728 miles (+6,760)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    854762979285
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass60,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,968 miles
    Test number
    721837078243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,968 miles (+3,742)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,968 miles
    Test number
    390165778417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass57,226 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    543425767184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,669 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    812387616185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T290 LAU

Does T290 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 LAU expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 LAU?
The MOT on T290 LAU expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 LAU done?
T290 LAU was recorded at 94,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has T290 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 LAU has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T290 LAU 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 T290 LAU find?
T290 LAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 7 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mountains rusty; crack in windscreen--advise to replace, and 4 more.

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