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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,300 cc

T3 LVWMOT history

T3 LVW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,891 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LVW was last recorded at 95,891 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,454 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
2,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,891 miles
  • 2021 – 95,454 miles
  • 2019 – 87,732 miles
  • 2018 – 87,697 miles
  • 2016 – 87,302 miles
  • 2015 – 85,616 miles
  • 2014 – 82,608 miles
  • 2013 – 79,660 miles
  • 2012 – 74,374 miles
  • 2011 – 68,066 miles
  • 2010 – 64,391 miles
  • 2009 – 62,064 miles
  • 2008 – 58,119 miles
  • 2007 – 56,434 miles
  • 2006 – 54,585 miles
  • 2005 – 50,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,891 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,891 miles (+437)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    100416456191
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,454 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    543015881566
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,446 miles (+7,714)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,446 miles
    Test number
    127491965750
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,732 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    901506437074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass87,697 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    796346217591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,696 miles (+394)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    564693590458
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass87,302 miles (+1,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    305507283744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass85,616 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    525987043106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,608 miles (+2,948)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    389515204306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass79,660 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    385478783401
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  11. Fail79,660 miles (+5,286)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    555038483298
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass74,374 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,374 miles
    Test number
    708560192268
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  13. Fail74,374 miles (+6,308)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,374 miles
    Test number
    158570192251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  14. Pass68,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    638094991263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail68,066 miles (+3,675)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    739374691265
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass64,391 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,391 miles
    Test number
    674104370217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    654565679218
    • NoteDrivers door opens easily but by pulling on cable instead of handle

  18. Fail62,064 miles (+3,945)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    833715479207
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteDrivers door opens easily but by pulling on cable instead of handle

  19. Pass58,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,119 miles
    Test number
    230645688297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,119 miles (+1,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,119 miles
    Test number
    941845088205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Fail56,434 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    192393797217
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass56,434 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    244493697237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    134424596271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,422 miles (+40,157)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    200114196231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Fail50,265 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    764935095233
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass50,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    892855895258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LVW

Does T3 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LVW is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 LVW?
The MOT on T3 LVW is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LVW done?
T3 LVW was recorded at 95,891 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
Has T3 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LVW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 LVW 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 T3 LVW find?
T3 LVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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