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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

T3 LKCMOT history

T3 LKC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,704 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LKC was last recorded at 77,704 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2020: 55,762 miles, lower than 58,187 miles on 23 Mar 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,365 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,704 miles
  • 2025 – 73,365 miles
  • 2024 – 69,685 miles
  • 2023 – 65,343 miles
  • 2022 – 61,170 miles
  • 2021 – 58,021 miles
  • 2020 – 55,762 miles
  • 2019 – 58,187 miles
  • 2018 – 45,710 miles
  • 2017 – 40,439 miles
  • 2016 – 35,625 miles
  • 2015 – 30,914 miles
  • 2014 – 26,407 miles
  • 2013 – 22,203 miles
  • 2012 – 17,709 miles
  • 2011 – 13,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,704 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,704 miles (+4,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    999211458015
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,365 miles (+3,680)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    460634724363
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front Mcpherson struts corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  3. Pass69,685 miles (+4,342)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    210700212588
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BUMPER ILL FITTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    939796226537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail65,343 miles (+4,173)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    524614614793
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass61,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    269979499808
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail61,170 miles (+3,149)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    593322437031
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass58,021 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    508689890908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass55,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    893456611241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,762 miles (-2,425)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    619795349483
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass58,187 miles (+12,477)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    711765905984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  12. Pass45,710 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    716648331775
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass40,439 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,439 miles
    Test number
    619901463302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,625 miles (+4,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    165253790387
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass30,914 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,914 miles
    Test number
    749732285003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,407 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    258201784054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,203 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,203 miles
    Test number
    728792283060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass17,709 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,709 miles
    Test number
    666462082026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,513 miles
    Test number
    645213881084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LKC

Does T3 LKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LKC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 LKC?
The MOT on T3 LKC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LKC done?
T3 LKC was recorded at 77,704 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has T3 LKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LKC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 LKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 LKC find?
T3 LKC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; general underbody corrosion; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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