
Volkswagen Golf
Multi-colour · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T453 LKKMOT history
T453 LKK is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 219,993 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T453 LKK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T453 LKK was last recorded at 219,993 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 8,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 211,131 miles · 13 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,862 miles
- Average per year
- 7,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 219,993 miles
- 2023 – 211,131 miles
- 2022 – 205,126 miles
- 2021 – 197,363 miles
- 2019 – 189,498 miles
- 2018 – 182,570 miles
- 2017 – 172,201 miles
- 2016 – 156,775 miles
- 2015 – 137,724 miles
- 2014 – 135,659 miles
- 2013 – 133,617 miles
- 2012 – 130,930 miles
- 2011 – 127,329 miles
- 2010 – 120,724 miles
- 2009 – 117,957 miles
- 2007 – 104,111 miles
- 2006 – 83,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated all both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of underside inc sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,993 miles (+8,862)3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 219,993 miles
- Test number
- 119201695264
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated all both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of underside inc sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass211,131 miles (+57)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 211,131 miles
- Test number
- 403202556971
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail211,074 miles (+5,948)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,074 miles
- Test number
- 289020352995
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe from compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass205,126 miles (+7,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 205,126 miles
- Test number
- 221476944685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass197,363 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 197,363 miles
- Test number
- 656297908734
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses not in holding brackets
Fail197,362 miles (+7,864)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,362 miles
- Test number
- 219119485048
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses not in holding brackets
Pass189,498 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 189,498 miles
- Test number
- 314480571289
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,498 miles (+6,928)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,498 miles
- Test number
- 868579830145
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,570 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 182,570 miles
- Test number
- 517128860790
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryCar has been lowered
- AdvisoryN/s front floor damaged
Fail182,570 miles (+10,369)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,570 miles
- Test number
- 920134718197
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryCar has been lowered
- AdvisoryN/s front floor damaged
Pass172,201 miles (+286)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 172,201 miles
- Test number
- 843214500467
- AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted
- AdvisoryAftermarket wheels fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail171,915 miles (+15,140)7 failures16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,915 miles
- Test number
- 544768560427
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe into silencer fractured (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted
- AdvisoryAftermarket wheels fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass156,775 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 156,775 miles
- Test number
- 471577717213
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
- AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
- AdvisoryNon original wheels and tyres fitted
- AdvisoryPlay in rear hubs
- AdvisoryRear brakes uneven
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
- AdvisoryWear on rear suspension bushes
Fail156,775 miles (+19,051)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,775 miles
- Test number
- 523807688762
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
- AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
- AdvisoryNon original wheels and tyres fitted
- AdvisoryPlay in rear hubs
- AdvisoryRear brakes uneven
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
- AdvisoryWear on rear suspension bushes
Pass137,724 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,724 miles
- Test number
- 368677525139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteDent in nearside sill
Fail137,724 miles (+2,065)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,724 miles
- Test number
- 955045825188
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteDent in nearside sill
Pass135,659 miles (+2,042)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 135,659 miles
- Test number
- 237862544120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,617 miles (+2,687)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 133,617 miles
- Test number
- 535803943187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,930 miles (+3,601)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 130,930 miles
- Test number
- 447893942178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,329 miles (+6,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 127,329 miles
- Test number
- 277527131159
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail120,724 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,724 miles
- Test number
- 174508940107
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass120,724 miles (+2,767)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 120,724 miles
- Test number
- 482878740123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail117,957 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,957 miles
- Test number
- 274883459473
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,957 miles (+13,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 117,957 miles
- Test number
- 532723059105
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,111 miles (+20,913)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 104,111 miles
- Test number
- 311054397180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 83,198 miles
- Test number
- 161759376146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,198 miles3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,198 miles
- Test number
- 800499676177
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about T453 LKK
- Does T453 LKK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T453 LKK expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T453 LKK?
- The MOT on T453 LKK expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T453 LKK done?
- T453 LKK was recorded at 219,993 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 7,766 miles a year.
- Has T453 LKK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T453 LKK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T453 LKK 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 T453 LKK find?
- T453 LKK passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 11 more.
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