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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T357 LKEMOT history

T357 LKE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,013 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T357 LKE
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T357 LKE was last recorded at 137,013 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 10,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,023 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,990 miles
Average per year
3,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,013 miles
  • 2025 – 126,023 miles
  • 2024 – 117,138 miles
  • 2023 – 109,902 miles
  • 2022 – 109,250 miles
  • 2021 – 108,625 miles
  • 2020 – 108,138 miles
  • 2019 – 107,425 miles
  • 2018 – 106,524 miles
  • 2017 – 105,340 miles
  • 2016 – 103,904 miles
  • 2015 – 102,885 miles
  • 2014 – 100,968 miles
  • 2013 – 98,513 miles
  • 2012 – 95,522 miles
  • 2011 – 91,915 miles
  • 2010 – 88,081 miles
  • 2009 – 84,842 miles
  • 2008 – 81,119 miles
  • 2007 – 77,127 miles
  • 2006 – 65,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,013 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,013 miles (+10,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,013 miles
    Test number
    571963920208
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,023 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    596793016301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,013 miles (+8,875)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    632066459964
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very thin on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass117,138 miles (+53)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,138 miles
    Test number
    978777177037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail117,085 miles (+7,183)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    615604081869
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass109,902 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,902 miles
    Test number
    157833065907
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass109,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    293235376965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,250 miles (+625)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    209389329230
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass108,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    704594160477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,625 miles (+487)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    703087136517
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass108,138 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,138 miles
    Test number
    575090790626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,425 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,425 miles
    Test number
    193391812742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    730332226547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,524 miles (+1,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    166492489294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
  15. Pass105,340 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,340 miles
    Test number
    149637688635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    745096019649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,904 miles (+1,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    123493325369
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
  18. Pass102,885 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    769923865052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,968 miles (+2,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    599709444058
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass98,513 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,513 miles
    Test number
    968872553001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,522 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    349628642020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    985140361014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,915 miles (+3,834)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    285710361076
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • NoteOSR Door cant be opened from outside
  24. Pass88,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,081 miles
    Test number
    563313060027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,081 miles (+3,239)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,081 miles
    Test number
    252683260031
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteBoth inner CV boots are not secure and the OS inner boot has a pin hole
  26. Pass84,842 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    143829369425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    260970568065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,119 miles (+3,992)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    352360868083
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  29. Pass77,127 miles (+11,679)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,127 miles
    Test number
    321058267055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass65,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    120370266427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T357 LKE

Does T357 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T357 LKE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T357 LKE?
The MOT on T357 LKE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T357 LKE done?
T357 LKE was recorded at 137,013 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,567 miles a year.
Has T357 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T357 LKE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T357 LKE 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 T357 LKE find?
T357 LKE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt flexible stalk damaged; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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