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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T609 LGAMOT history

T609 LGA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 227,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
227,567 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T609 LGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T609 LGA was last recorded at 227,567 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,387 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
5,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,567 miles
  • 2025 – 225,387 miles
  • 2024 – 222,899 miles
  • 2020 – 219,936 miles
  • 2019 – 207,484 miles
  • 2018 – 196,418 miles
  • 2017 – 185,174 miles
  • 2016 – 180,371 miles
  • 2015 – 175,840 miles
  • 2014 – 166,696 miles
  • 2013 – 159,896 miles
  • 2012 – 153,585 miles
  • 2011 – 149,028 miles
  • 2010 – 143,060 miles
  • 2009 – 134,818 miles
  • 2008 – 131,160 miles
  • 2007 – 124,467 miles
  • 2006 – 113,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,567 miles (+2,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    227,567 miles
    Test number
    425910376696
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass225,387 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,387 miles
    Test number
    555883613709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail225,385 miles (+2,486)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,385 miles
    Test number
    639957760569
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass222,899 miles (+2,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    222,899 miles
    Test number
    701348618066
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass219,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    219,936 miles
    Test number
    924588230382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front upper suspension mountings.

  6. Fail219,936 miles (+12,452)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,936 miles
    Test number
    520021772211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front upper suspension mountings.

  7. Pass207,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    207,484 miles
    Test number
    630119965741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front top suspension mountings.

  8. Fail207,484 miles (+11,066)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,484 miles
    Test number
    166272071570
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front top suspension mountings.

  9. Pass196,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    196,418 miles
    Test number
    480229345922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail196,418 miles (+22)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,418 miles
    Test number
    592183661799
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail196,396 miles (+11,222)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,396 miles
    Test number
    199406220263
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake caliper OSR park brake lever not returning- brakes not binding.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass185,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    185,174 miles
    Test number
    792063723357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  13. Fail185,174 miles (+4,803)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,174 miles
    Test number
    671109110363
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  14. Pass180,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    180,371 miles
    Test number
    222800302322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryHeavy gear oil leak

  15. Fail180,371 miles (+4,531)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,371 miles
    Test number
    374975771660
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryHeavy gear oil leak

  16. Pass175,840 miles (+9,144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    175,840 miles
    Test number
    127060395001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

  17. Pass166,696 miles (+6,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    166,696 miles
    Test number
    446463884054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass159,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    159,896 miles
    Test number
    979540473028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail159,896 miles (+82)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,896 miles
    Test number
    337190473032
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail159,814 miles (+6,229)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,814 miles
    Test number
    187363363471
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass153,585 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    153,585 miles
    Test number
    586285572051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass149,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    149,028 miles
    Test number
    386449501129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail149,028 miles (+5,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,028 miles
    Test number
    178818101179
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  24. Pass143,060 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    143,060 miles
    Test number
    710082610168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  25. Fail143,060 miles (+8,242)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,060 miles
    Test number
    813310110187
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  26. Pass134,818 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    134,818 miles
    Test number
    303581599089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass131,160 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    131,160 miles
    Test number
    513361528181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass124,467 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    570726877179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail124,436 miles (+11,241)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,436 miles
    Test number
    351075767162
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass113,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    113,195 miles
    Test number
    861014496045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T609 LGA

Does T609 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T609 LGA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T609 LGA?
The MOT on T609 LGA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T609 LGA done?
T609 LGA was recorded at 227,567 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,741 miles a year.
Has T609 LGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T609 LGA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T609 LGA 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 T609 LGA find?
T609 LGA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; undertrays fitted.

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