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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T734 LEFMOT history

T734 LEF is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,330 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T734 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T734 LEF was last recorded at 161,330 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,328 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,330 miles
  • 2025 – 152,713 miles
  • 2024 – 139,221 miles
  • 2023 – 123,365 miles
  • 2022 – 108,149 miles
  • 2021 – 96,295 miles
  • 2020 – 82,415 miles
  • 2019 – 68,104 miles
  • 2018 – 59,437 miles
  • 2017 – 57,988 miles
  • 2015 – 57,745 miles
  • 2014 – 56,911 miles
  • 2013 – 56,373 miles
  • 2012 – 55,821 miles
  • 2011 – 54,785 miles
  • 2010 – 52,637 miles
  • 2009 – 50,506 miles
  • 2008 – 48,139 miles
  • 2007 – 45,657 miles
  • 2006 – 41,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,330 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,330 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,330 miles
    Test number
    682658581845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail161,328 miles (+8,615)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,328 miles
    Test number
    393724045755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass152,713 miles (+13,492)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,713 miles
    Test number
    210338816237
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,221 miles
    Test number
    709740965782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,221 miles (+15,856)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,221 miles
    Test number
    452952989461
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass123,365 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,365 miles
    Test number
    920767087202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail123,361 miles (+15,212)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,361 miles
    Test number
    839097639604
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened across suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass108,149 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,149 miles
    Test number
    785352163273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,146 miles (+11,851)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    831561272043
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass96,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    254515690708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail96,295 miles (+13,880)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    419773852877
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass82,415 miles (+14,311)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    650409120629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,104 miles (+8,667)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    222856948048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,437 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,437 miles
    Test number
    914474383490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,988 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,988 miles
    Test number
    946397864927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,745 miles (+834)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,745 miles
    Test number
    256707695092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle becoming corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass56,911 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    878341794012
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail56,910 miles (+537)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    887170994067
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r door will not open from the inside
    • NoteO/s/r door will not open from central locking/but it will if operated manually
  19. Pass56,373 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    585190183086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,821 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,821 miles
    Test number
    135023882028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,785 miles (+2,148)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    959834971056
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront wipers are moveing slower than normal on all speeds
  22. Pass52,637 miles (+2,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    222137170003
    • NoteO/s/r wheel is binding
  23. Pass50,506 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    330138579038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,139 miles (+2,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    202797178092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  25. Pass45,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    634251987083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,657 miles (+3,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    992471487072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass41,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    893986476091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T734 LEF

Does T734 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T734 LEF is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T734 LEF?
The MOT on T734 LEF is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T734 LEF done?
T734 LEF was recorded at 161,330 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,836 miles a year.
Has T734 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T734 LEF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T734 LEF 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 T734 LEF find?
T734 LEF passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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