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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T496 LTWMOT history

T496 LTW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
168,439 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 LTW was last recorded at 168,439 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 7,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2013: 53,383 miles, lower than 115,092 miles on 21 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,575 miles · 28 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,864 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,439 miles
  • 2021 – 160,575 miles
  • 2020 – 153,559 miles
  • 2019 – 148,351 miles
  • 2018 – 142,338 miles
  • 2017 – 135,618 miles
  • 2016 – 127,444 miles
  • 2014 – 122,513 miles
  • 2013 – 53,383 miles
  • 2012 – 115,092 miles
  • 2011 – 108,800 miles
  • 2010 – 100,074 miles
  • 2009 – 94,185 miles
  • 2008 – 87,917 miles
  • 2007 – 82,014 miles
  • 2006 – 75,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,439 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,439 miles (+7,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,439 miles
    Test number
    397938484500
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass160,575 miles (+7,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,575 miles
    Test number
    809660762493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,559 miles (+5,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    153,559 miles
    Test number
    146678485049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShock bodies corroded all round

  4. Pass148,351 miles (+6,013)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,351 miles
    Test number
    748064215104
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass142,338 miles (+6,720)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    110847269945
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  6. Pass135,618 miles (+8,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,618 miles
    Test number
    478928690586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass127,444 miles (+4,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,444 miles
    Test number
    432094731825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack joint has slight play

  8. Pass122,513 miles (+69,130)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,513 miles
    Test number
    976734624334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on edges and perished
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass53,383 miles (-61,709)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    527565223326
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes perrished
    • NoteGenrall under body corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  10. Pass115,092 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    828516622334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,800 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,800 miles
    Test number
    138893011363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,074 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,074 miles
    Test number
    583504510339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,185 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    250223629368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,917 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,917 miles
    Test number
    223142918396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,014 miles (+97)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    374684827319
    • NoteFront brake balance on upper limit

  16. Fail81,917 miles (+6,049)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,917 miles
    Test number
    801710327388
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake balance on upper limit

  17. Fail75,868 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    660032626322
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  18. Pass75,868 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    754982526334
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

Questions about T496 LTW

Does T496 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T496 LTW expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T496 LTW?
The MOT on T496 LTW expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T496 LTW done?
T496 LTW was recorded at 168,439 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has T496 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 LTW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2007.
Has the mileage on T496 LTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T496 LTW find?
T496 LTW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside outer sill corroded; offside outer sill corroded, and 1 more.

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