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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T678 LKLMOT history

T678 LKL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2026
Mileage
115,485 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 LKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 LKL was last recorded at 115,485 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 8,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,877 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8,608 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,485 miles
  • 2024 – 106,877 miles
  • 2023 – 101,219 miles
  • 2022 – 95,195 miles
  • 2021 – 91,234 miles
  • 2020 – 90,132 miles
  • 2019 – 79,100 miles
  • 2018 – 73,479 miles
  • 2017 – 70,866 miles
  • 2016 – 68,496 miles
  • 2015 – 65,924 miles
  • 2014 – 62,791 miles
  • 2013 – 59,923 miles
  • 2012 – 57,072 miles
  • 2011 – 52,518 miles
  • 2010 – 49,558 miles
  • 2009 – 47,061 miles
  • 2008 – 44,646 miles
  • 2007 – 42,091 miles
  • 2006 – 39,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    426240911670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,485 miles (+8,608)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    927652922071
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,877 miles (+5,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,877 miles
    Test number
    323142967579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,219 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,219 miles
    Test number
    996868110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,211 miles (+6,016)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    325851419613
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected o/s and n/s (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,195 miles (+3,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,195 miles
    Test number
    341692685000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,234 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    832307392698
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail91,234 miles (+1,102)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    143132663971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,132 miles (+11,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    268496563483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,100 miles (+5,621)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    928868391905
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,479 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,479 miles
    Test number
    421109355763
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not weakened

  12. Pass70,866 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    178855452661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,496 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    327695046932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil weap from power steering pipe to steering rack.

  14. Pass65,924 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    439245875041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,791 miles (+2,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    519544284042
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,923 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,923 miles
    Test number
    887410383022
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

  17. Fail59,822 miles (+2,750)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    278773273091
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass57,072 miles (+4,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,072 miles
    Test number
    488259672016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass52,518 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    145651381464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,466 miles (+2,908)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    179690481012
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  21. Pass49,558 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    102759290032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,061 miles (+2,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    580218779074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,646 miles (+2,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    520585298004
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing low on outer edge

  24. Pass42,091 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    961022497015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    171090096407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T678 LKL

Does T678 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T678 LKL expired on 12 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T678 LKL?
The MOT on T678 LKL expired on 12 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T678 LKL done?
T678 LKL was recorded at 115,485 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has T678 LKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 LKL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T678 LKL 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 T678 LKL find?
T678 LKL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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