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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T502 LAGMOT history

T502 LAG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
91,081 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T502 LAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T502 LAG was last recorded at 91,081 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 13,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,846 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,235 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,081 miles
  • 2022 – 77,846 miles
  • 2021 – 72,254 miles
  • 2020 – 61,597 miles
  • 2019 – 47,465 miles
  • 2018 – 42,646 miles
  • 2017 – 39,115 miles
  • 2016 – 38,057 miles
  • 2015 – 37,907 miles
  • 2014 – 37,817 miles
  • 2013 – 37,743 miles
  • 2012 – 37,178 miles
  • 2011 – 34,550 miles
  • 2010 – 33,551 miles
  • 2009 – 32,129 miles
  • 2008 – 30,756 miles
  • 2007 – 29,835 miles
  • 2006 – 28,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,081 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked with no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside headlamp mounting upper brackets broken but unit still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle hunting on idle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,081 miles (+13,235)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    269090512536
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,846 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,846 miles
    Test number
    620117161542
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,254 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    376494448203
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked with no effect on emitted light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp mounting upper brackets broken but unit still secure
    • AdvisoryVehicle hunting on idle

  4. Fail72,254 miles (+10,657)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    840698095357
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked with no effect on emitted light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp mounting upper brackets broken but unit still secure
    • AdvisoryVehicle hunting on idle

  5. Pass61,597 miles (+14,132)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    742637063268
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has slight water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has broken fixings but unit is still secure
    • AdvisoryVehicle hunting on idle suspected induction leak

  6. Pass47,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    936692122176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,457 miles (+4,811)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    514345142021
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    716635024370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,646 miles (+3,531)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    156646445353
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass39,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    717557459167
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail39,115 miles (+1,058)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    785430719291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass38,057 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    339322158947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass37,907 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    747103535191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,817 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,817 miles
    Test number
    279659334185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,743 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,743 miles
    Test number
    476185433182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,178 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,178 miles
    Test number
    876906632128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,550 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    655777541159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    190841440126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,551 miles (+1,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    271091940407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass32,129 miles (+1,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    471561939157
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  21. Pass30,756 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,756 miles
    Test number
    313792648120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,835 miles (+1,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,835 miles
    Test number
    313355857145
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes perished and split but no movement

  23. Pass28,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    824213426158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T502 LAG

Does T502 LAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T502 LAG expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T502 LAG?
The MOT on T502 LAG expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T502 LAG done?
T502 LAG was recorded at 91,081 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has T502 LAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T502 LAG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T502 LAG 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 T502 LAG find?
T502 LAG failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 7 more.

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