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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T589 LTWMOT history

T589 LTW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 200,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
200,197 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 LTW was last recorded at 200,197 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,954 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
7,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,197 miles
  • 2024 – 189,979 miles
  • 2023 – 180,571 miles
  • 2022 – 172,522 miles
  • 2021 – 163,996 miles
  • 2020 – 153,680 miles
  • 2019 – 143,597 miles
  • 2018 – 128,770 miles
  • 2017 – 110,212 miles
  • 2016 – 93,325 miles
  • 2015 – 76,785 miles
  • 2014 – 76,077 miles
  • 2013 – 74,484 miles
  • 2012 – 72,497 miles
  • 2011 – 70,594 miles
  • 2010 – 67,798 miles
  • 2009 – 64,198 miles
  • 2008 – 60,293 miles
  • 2007 – 55,439 miles
  • 2006 – 51,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,197 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheelarch/sill heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheelarch/sill heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,197 miles (+243)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,197 miles
    Test number
    889242610954
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheelarch/sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheelarch/sill heavily corroded

  2. Fail199,954 miles (+9,975)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,954 miles
    Test number
    170890427394
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheelarch/sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheelarch/sill heavily corroded

  3. Pass189,979 miles (+1)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,979 miles
    Test number
    560682667196
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber covering perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheelarch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber covering perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheelarch and end of sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt slips during lock to lock check

  4. Fail189,978 miles (+9,407)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,978 miles
    Test number
    373188764753
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber covering perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheelarch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber covering perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheelarch and end of sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt slips during lock to lock check

  5. Pass180,571 miles (+125)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,571 miles
    Test number
    888789971384
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill and wheelarch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,446 miles (+7,924)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,446 miles
    Test number
    146653775059
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill and wheelarch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,522 miles (+8,526)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,522 miles
    Test number
    452412566784
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,996 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,996 miles
    Test number
    997233584712
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail163,804 miles (+10,124)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,804 miles
    Test number
    674933057451
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel indicates braking system may require adjustment or repair.

  10. Pass153,680 miles (+10,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,680 miles
    Test number
    525407218754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to return

  11. Pass143,597 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,597 miles
    Test number
    857715213601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,595 miles (+14,825)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    577712561814
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass128,770 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,770 miles
    Test number
    272933585291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,443 miles (+18,231)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,443 miles
    Test number
    245437743142
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass110,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    819564161607
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail110,212 miles (+16,887)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    991109227480
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,325 miles (+16,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    773179946348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,785 miles (+708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    269616354983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass76,077 miles (+1,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    606756464202
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail74,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    166772363209
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass74,484 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    238232663203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,497 miles (+1,903)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    358315962462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  23. Pass70,594 miles (+2,796)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    178370871239
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal travel indicates braking system may require maintenance
    • NoteO/S lower windscreen damaged outside swept area

  24. Pass67,798 miles (+3,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    682719240209
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChip in windscreen O/S lower outside swept area

  25. Pass64,198 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    964767059210
    • NoteChip o/s lower corner of screen outside swept area.

  26. Fail64,198 miles (+3,905)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    283937159250
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChip o/s lower corner of screen outside swept area.

  27. Pass60,293 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    982964078281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    444254077209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Fail55,439 miles (+3,810)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    524374877212
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  30. Pass51,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    420908666221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,629 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    702008666212
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about T589 LTW

Does T589 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T589 LTW expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T589 LTW?
The MOT on T589 LTW expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T589 LTW done?
T589 LTW was recorded at 200,197 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 7,799 miles a year.
Has T589 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 LTW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T589 LTW 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 T589 LTW find?
T589 LTW passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive from engine; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front floor holed by corrosion, not extending to prescribed area, and 7 more.

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