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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T708 LWXMOT history

T708 LWX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
66,617 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T708 LWX
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
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T708 LWX was last recorded at 66,617 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,104 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
513 miles
Average per year
2,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,617 miles
  • 2024 – 66,104 miles
  • 2023 – 58,491 miles
  • 2022 – 50,561 miles
  • 2021 – 49,631 miles
  • 2020 – 49,093 miles
  • 2019 – 46,687 miles
  • 2018 – 44,907 miles
  • 2017 – 43,187 miles
  • 2016 – 42,099 miles
  • 2014 – 41,498 miles
  • 2013 – 40,269 miles
  • 2012 – 38,836 miles
  • 2011 – 36,756 miles
  • 2010 – 34,316 miles
  • 2009 – 32,208 miles
  • 2008 – 29,153 miles
  • 2007 – 26,138 miles
  • 2006 – 22,998 miles
  • 2005 – 19,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,617 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,617 miles (+513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    411715521678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass66,104 miles (+7,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    535099816680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass58,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,491 miles
    Test number
    974373248483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail58,491 miles (+7,930)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,491 miles
    Test number
    498487811187
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass50,561 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,561 miles
    Test number
    433311027345
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass49,631 miles (+538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    317367018293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass49,093 miles (+2,406)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    651725556354
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion
  8. Pass46,687 miles (+1,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,687 miles
    Test number
    578650433542
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,907 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    490322289953
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass43,187 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    643629004060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    931034278317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,099 miles (+601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    686806802378
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  13. Pass41,498 miles (+1,229)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    745831614221
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
  14. Pass40,269 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    355749313231
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread 3mm
  15. Fail40,269 miles (+1,433)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    379839213209
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread 3mm
  16. Pass38,836 miles (+2,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    886908802225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass36,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    569654111282
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD ON BOTH REAR TYRES
  18. Fail36,756 miles (+2,440)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    986134811252
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD ON BOTH REAR TYRES
  19. Pass34,316 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,316 miles
    Test number
    570219300210
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel
  20. Fail34,316 miles (+2,108)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,316 miles
    Test number
    332948000487
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel
  21. Pass32,208 miles (+3,055)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,208 miles
    Test number
    922959029252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers poor
  22. Pass29,153 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    833913538261
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly detiroted
  23. Fail29,153 miles (+3,015)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    393953238427
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly detiroted
  24. Pass26,138 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    744622337251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,998 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    483319226208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    151445195133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T708 LWX

Does T708 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T708 LWX expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T708 LWX?
The MOT on T708 LWX expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T708 LWX done?
T708 LWX was recorded at 66,617 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 2,352 miles a year.
Has T708 LWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T708 LWX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T708 LWX 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 T708 LWX find?
T708 LWX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle.

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