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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

T40 LYMMOT history

T40 LYM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 175,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
175,723 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LYM was last recorded at 175,723 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,081 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,642 miles
Average per year
9,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,723 miles
  • 2025 – 172,081 miles
  • 2024 – 170,203 miles
  • 2023 – 168,221 miles
  • 2021 – 162,698 miles
  • 2020 – 145,767 miles
  • 2019 – 131,179 miles
  • 2018 – 113,301 miles
  • 2017 – 98,396 miles
  • 2016 – 94,899 miles
  • 2014 – 83,796 miles
  • 2013 – 63,196 miles
  • 2012 – 45,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,723 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,723 miles (+3,642)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    175,723 miles
    Test number
    524808971969
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass172,081 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,081 miles
    Test number
    463510810055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,203 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,203 miles
    Test number
    376438785319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,221 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,221 miles
    Test number
    584729016835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,698 miles (+16,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,698 miles
    Test number
    668381621612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat folded down unable to check seatbelt or buckle
  6. Pass145,767 miles (+14,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,767 miles
    Test number
    352612781184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,179 miles (+17,878)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    351701271803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,301 miles (+14,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,301 miles
    Test number
    725954720878
    • 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))
  9. Pass98,396 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,396 miles
    Test number
    874744199731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,899 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    272359623722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,199 miles
    Test number
    486569099220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,198 miles (+7,402)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    837928132784
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass83,796 miles (+20,600)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    627552134298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,196 miles (+17,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    745240743271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    258925432204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  16. Pass45,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    609885032256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LYM

Does T40 LYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LYM is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LYM?
The MOT on T40 LYM is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LYM done?
T40 LYM was recorded at 175,723 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,427 miles a year.
Has T40 LYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LYM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T40 LYM 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 LYM find?
T40 LYM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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