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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T714 LWXMOT history

T714 LWX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,204 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T714 LWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T714 LWX was last recorded at 180,204 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,032 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
5,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,204 miles
  • 2023 – 180,032 miles
  • 2022 – 176,489 miles
  • 2021 – 171,084 miles
  • 2020 – 168,965 miles
  • 2018 – 165,260 miles
  • 2017 – 160,488 miles
  • 2016 – 154,892 miles
  • 2015 – 149,796 miles
  • 2014 – 141,841 miles
  • 2013 – 136,057 miles
  • 2012 – 128,359 miles
  • 2011 – 122,834 miles
  • 2010 – 115,157 miles
  • 2009 – 108,250 miles
  • 2008 – 101,072 miles
  • 2007 – 91,109 miles
  • 2006 – 81,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,204 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,204 miles (+172)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,204 miles
    Test number
    452767658037
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,032 miles (+3,543)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    924573853039
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass176,489 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,489 miles
    Test number
    775139276571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail176,485 miles (+5,401)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,485 miles
    Test number
    143868399270
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,084 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,084 miles
    Test number
    379219187986
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail171,080 miles (+2,115)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,080 miles
    Test number
    866750523727
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,965 miles
    Test number
    800492092491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc splash shield missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail168,962 miles (+3,702)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,962 miles
    Test number
    373324021230
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc splash shield missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass165,260 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,260 miles
    Test number
    199818016168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail165,180 miles (+4,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    258577698580
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly insecure at central joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,488 miles
    Test number
    633814274893
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail160,488 miles (+5,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,488 miles
    Test number
    284599996508
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass154,892 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    154,892 miles
    Test number
    768500815707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,796 miles (+7,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,796 miles
    Test number
    925087988431
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valves perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass141,841 miles (+5,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    141,841 miles
    Test number
    229791124223
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass136,057 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,057 miles
    Test number
    998808323277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,053 miles (+7,694)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,053 miles
    Test number
    368577823212
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  18. Pass128,359 miles (+5,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    427004312247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,834 miles (+448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    376570831233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail122,386 miles (+7,229)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,386 miles
    Test number
    405945121243
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass115,157 miles (+6,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,157 miles
    Test number
    192201220205
    • NoteO/s and n/s brake discs rusty

  22. Pass108,250 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    311650239253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,444 miles (+6,372)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    870259199189
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass101,072 miles (+9,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    353488918252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass91,109 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    944359547228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    643930556270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,905 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    102580056229
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T714 LWX

Does T714 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T714 LWX is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T714 LWX?
The MOT on T714 LWX is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T714 LWX done?
T714 LWX was recorded at 180,204 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
Has T714 LWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T714 LWX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T714 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 T714 LWX find?
T714 LWX passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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