Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T40 LAJMOT history

T40 LAJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 223,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,756 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,878 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T40 LAJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LAJ was last recorded at 223,756 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,656 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,100 miles
Average per year
10,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,756 miles
  • 2025 – 219,656 miles
  • 2024 – 215,831 miles
  • 2022 – 212,768 miles
  • 2021 – 205,783 miles
  • 2020 – 203,910 miles
  • 2019 – 195,437 miles
  • 2018 – 184,831 miles
  • 2017 – 163,002 miles
  • 2016 – 148,819 miles
  • 2015 – 129,145 miles
  • 2014 – 108,760 miles
  • 2013 – 92,362 miles
  • 2012 – 83,756 miles
  • 2011 – 73,621 miles
  • 2010 – 53,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,756 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,756 miles (+4,100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,756 miles
    Test number
    152752290319
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass219,656 miles (+3,825)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    219,656 miles
    Test number
    715782812418
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass215,831 miles (+3,063)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    215,831 miles
    Test number
    229661604385
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,768 miles (+6,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,768 miles
    Test number
    103537917118
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass205,783 miles (+1,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,783 miles
    Test number
    415449777310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass203,910 miles (+37)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,910 miles
    Test number
    104126044550
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail203,873 miles (+8,436)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,873 miles
    Test number
    556634540895
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass195,437 miles (+10,606)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,437 miles
    Test number
    405719074964
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass184,831 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    184,831 miles
    Test number
    199910250905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail184,812 miles (+21,810)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,812 miles
    Test number
    333253221055
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass163,002 miles (+14,183)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    163,002 miles
    Test number
    994044572840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    796729912082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,819 miles (+19,674)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    754039124450
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass129,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    406332255152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,145 miles (+20,385)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    156002655109
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,760 miles (+16,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    645122764115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,362 miles (+8,606)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    795342863126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

  18. Pass83,756 miles (+10,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,756 miles
    Test number
    919025172187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,621 miles (+19,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,621 miles
    Test number
    745701761156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    974404750143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LAJ

Does T40 LAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LAJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LAJ?
The MOT on T40 LAJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LAJ done?
T40 LAJ was recorded at 223,756 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 10,878 miles a year.
Has T40 LAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LAJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T40 LAJ 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 T40 LAJ find?
T40 LAJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T40L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.