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Volkswagen Golf

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T420 LGAMOT history

T420 LGA is an orange petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,141 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 LGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 LGA was last recorded at 85,141 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,958 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,183 miles
Average per year
2,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,141 miles
  • 2025 – 78,958 miles
  • 2024 – 71,895 miles
  • 2023 – 65,431 miles
  • 2022 – 61,517 miles
  • 2021 – 60,263 miles
  • 2020 – 59,118 miles
  • 2019 – 57,871 miles
  • 2018 – 56,139 miles
  • 2017 – 54,084 miles
  • 2016 – 52,298 miles
  • 2015 – 50,321 miles
  • 2014 – 48,637 miles
  • 2013 – 46,744 miles
  • 2012 – 43,760 miles
  • 2011 – 41,150 miles
  • 2010 – 39,949 miles
  • 2009 – 38,823 miles
  • 2008 – 37,424 miles
  • 2007 – 35,295 miles
  • 2006 – 32,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,141 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front part of sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,141 miles (+6,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    584289504126
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,958 miles (+7,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    587175917718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,895 miles (+6,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    768242393383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,431 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    834519386195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,517 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    965303615499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass60,263 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    880709528629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front part of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail60,262 miles (+1,144)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    730308134894
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe hole where hanger is fixed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front part of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,118 miles (+1,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    368522711450
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,871 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    860201060276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass56,139 miles (+2,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    996767345293
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass54,084 miles (+1,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    864048057305
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass52,298 miles (+1,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    162187436581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass50,321 miles (+1,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,321 miles
    Test number
    967897585154
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  14. Pass48,637 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    795466294189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,744 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    737747793196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,760 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    658054292117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    165266391191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail41,150 miles (+1,201)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    839816991107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,949 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    394245990184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,946 miles (+1,123)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    280444690179
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass38,823 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    753237599105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,424 miles (+2,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    161716998196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass35,295 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,295 miles
    Test number
    941861397116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    961962096121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 LGA

Does T420 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 LGA is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T420 LGA?
The MOT on T420 LGA is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 LGA done?
T420 LGA was recorded at 85,141 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,626 miles a year.
Has T420 LGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 LGA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T420 LGA 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 T420 LGA find?
T420 LGA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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