
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T579 LDWMOT history
T579 LDW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,915 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 131,915 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T579 LDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T579 LDW was last recorded at 131,915 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 131,381 miles · 26 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 534 miles
- Average per year
- 2,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 131,915 miles
- 2021 – 131,381 miles
- 2020 – 130,060 miles
- 2019 – 128,751 miles
- 2018 – 126,766 miles
- 2017 – 124,499 miles
- 2016 – 120,423 miles
- 2015 – 117,011 miles
- 2014 – 112,022 miles
- 2013 – 108,257 miles
- 2012 – 103,677 miles
- 2010 – 92,717 miles
- 2009 – 89,763 miles
- 2008 – 87,894 miles
- 2006 – 85,291 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake performance not tested Not tested due to insecure rear road spring (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear wheel binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail131,915 miles (+534)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,915 miles
- Test number
- 701818460845
- MajorBrake performance not tested Not tested due to insecure rear road spring (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass131,381 miles (+1,321)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,381 miles
- Test number
- 461686994256
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All road springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard warning lamps flashing less than 60 times per minuet
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside rear lamp lens cluster damaged
- AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements at 16%
Pass130,060 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 130,060 miles
- Test number
- 728358706598
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail130,059 miles (+1,308)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,059 miles
- Test number
- 766652856867
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,751 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,751 miles
- Test number
- 496546144098
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,751 miles (+1,985)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,751 miles
- Test number
- 553395632401
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,766 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 126,766 miles
- Test number
- 147283805769
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp is not working - light is damaged
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail126,763 miles (+2,264)1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,763 miles
- Test number
- 120507061024
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp is not working - light is damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,499 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 124,499 miles
- Test number
- 220906744655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,423 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,423 miles
- Test number
- 986527704309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,421 miles (+3,410)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,421 miles
- Test number
- 863830943172
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn excessively on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn excessively on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
Pass117,011 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 117,011 miles
- Test number
- 737371109134
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
Fail117,011 miles (+4,989)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,011 miles
- Test number
- 689567585553
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
Pass112,022 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 112,022 miles
- Test number
- 325681104330
- NoteBoth rear tyre worn 2mm and poor condition
- NoteNearside rear lamp unit broken
- NoteRear suspension arm mounting bushes worn
- NoteWindscreen chip
Fail112,022 miles (+3,765)6 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,022 miles
- Test number
- 845970804366
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth front anti roll link bushes worn
- NoteBoth rear tyre worn 2mm and poor condition
- NoteCenter brake lamp not working
- NoteCoolant level low. radiator leaking
- NoteFront discs and pads very poor condition
- NoteNearside rear lamp unit broken
- NoteRear suspension arm mounting bushes worn
- NoteWindscreen chip
Pass108,257 miles (+4,580)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 108,257 miles
- Test number
- 716302603336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,677 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 103,677 miles
- Test number
- 307156302313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,677 miles (+10,960)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,677 miles
- Test number
- 618796402335
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront sidelights dim
- NoteOffside wiper broken
Pass92,717 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 92,717 miles
- Test number
- 773318720330
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteO/s front position lamp dim
Fail92,717 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,717 miles
- Test number
- 814898420370
- DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteO/s front position lamp dim
Pass89,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 89,763 miles
- Test number
- 281216909347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,763 miles (+1,869)7 failures1 advisory14 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,763 miles
- Test number
- 120076209346
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front brake discs poor condition
- NoteBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
- NoteBoth rear coil springs poor condition
- NoteFront number plate poor condition
- NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush poor condition
- NoteOffside front lower arm rear bush very poor condition
- NoteOffside hand brake cable poor condition
- NoteOffside headlamp adjusted
- NoteOffside rear brake bind
- NoteOffside rear hand brake level poor operation
- NoteOil and water level low
- NoteRear brake discs and pads very poor condition
- NoteStone chips in windscreen
- NoteWiper blades poor condition
Pass87,894 miles (+2,603)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 87,894 miles
- Test number
- 573605918385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 85,291 miles
- Test number
- 630906826383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,291 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,291 miles
- Test number
- 730566826377
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T579 LDW
- Does T579 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T579 LDW expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T579 LDW?
- The MOT on T579 LDW expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T579 LDW done?
- T579 LDW was recorded at 131,915 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
- Has T579 LDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T579 LDW has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T579 LDW 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 T579 LDW find?
- T579 LDW failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: brake performance not tested not tested due to insecure rear road spring; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear coil spring insecure, and 13 more.
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