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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T455 LKEMOT history

T455 LKE is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2024
Mileage
136,879 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 LKE was last recorded at 136,879 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,127 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
4,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,879 miles
  • 2022 – 134,127 miles
  • 2021 – 133,379 miles
  • 2020 – 131,995 miles
  • 2019 – 130,171 miles
  • 2018 – 128,029 miles
  • 2017 – 124,086 miles
  • 2016 – 120,986 miles
  • 2015 – 116,370 miles
  • 2014 – 111,133 miles
  • 2013 – 104,712 miles
  • 2012 – 98,980 miles
  • 2011 – 92,239 miles
  • 2010 – 85,917 miles
  • 2009 – 79,336 miles
  • 2008 – 71,828 miles
  • 2007 – 65,053 miles
  • 2006 – 58,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,879 miles
    Test number
    367662800147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,872 miles (+2,745)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    342208392111
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,127 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,127 miles
    Test number
    487728875875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass133,379 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    946118880579
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass131,995 miles (+1,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,995 miles
    Test number
    578776328708
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle

  6. Pass130,171 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,171 miles
    Test number
    746590062731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,029 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,029 miles
    Test number
    695852378548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass124,086 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    909337853052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,986 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,986 miles
    Test number
    741919909508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,370 miles (+5,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    306523385166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass111,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,133 miles
    Test number
    528082504211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail111,133 miles (+6,421)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,133 miles
    Test number
    245492204226
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass104,712 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,712 miles
    Test number
    836923843101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  14. Fail104,701 miles (+5,721)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,701 miles
    Test number
    836412743118
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  15. Pass98,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    686706242128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail98,980 miles (+6,741)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    239786042157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,239 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    637484341105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,917 miles (+6,581)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    104417520152
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked

  19. Fail79,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    261528529468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass79,336 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    951058129156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    231530638133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,828 miles (+6,775)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    562720038146
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass65,053 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,053 miles
    Test number
    111421537104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    321720836130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,680 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    113849426123
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about T455 LKE

Does T455 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 LKE expired on 21 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 LKE?
The MOT on T455 LKE expired on 21 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 LKE done?
T455 LKE was recorded at 136,879 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 4,547 miles a year.
Has T455 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 LKE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T455 LKE 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 T455 LKE find?
T455 LKE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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