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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T748 LBLMOT history

T748 LBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
124,456 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 LBL was last recorded at 124,456 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,456 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,456 miles
  • 2024 – 123,894 miles
  • 2023 – 123,088 miles
  • 2022 – 122,173 miles
  • 2021 – 121,261 miles
  • 2020 – 120,997 miles
  • 2019 – 120,169 miles
  • 2018 – 119,261 miles
  • 2017 – 117,942 miles
  • 2016 – 115,929 miles
  • 2015 – 114,306 miles
  • 2012 – 112,782 miles
  • 2011 – 110,873 miles
  • 2010 – 108,287 miles
  • 2009 – 103,107 miles
  • 2008 – 98,618 miles
  • 2007 – 93,099 miles
  • 2006 – 91,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,456 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Offside rear handbrake cable seated differently from the nearside cable. Not likely to disconnect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear lamps

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,456 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    500412591241
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail124,456 miles (+562)3 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    187342677887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass123,894 miles (+806)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    936863634790
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass123,088 miles (+915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,088 miles
    Test number
    425620333774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    648439612928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail122,173 miles (+912)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    254844129577
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,261 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,261 miles
    Test number
    418285703516
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear handbrake cable seated differently from the nearside cable. Not likely to disconnect
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,253 miles (+256)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    432241911298
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear handbrake cable seated differently from the nearside cable. Not likely to disconnect
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,997 miles (+828)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,997 miles
    Test number
    766545407046
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,169 miles (+908)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    238889035668
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen lightly damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,261 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    123608987732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,942 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    851149725680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,929 miles
    Test number
    844255824970
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have many nails and pieces of sharp metal in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Fail115,929 miles (+1,623)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,929 miles
    Test number
    372361992657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have many nails and pieces of sharp metal in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass114,306 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,306 miles
    Test number
    148370475032
    • NoteBonnect saftey catch slow to return
    • NoteRear lamps have been painted but not reducing light output be greater then 50%
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle show signs of vehicle been standing for sometime

  16. Fail114,306 miles (+1,524)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,306 miles
    Test number
    965405765072
    • FailureInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBonnect saftey catch slow to return
    • NoteRear lamps have been painted but not reducing light output by greater then 50% or changing colour
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle shows vehicle been standing for sometime

  17. Pass112,782 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    729323102142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,873 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    816384291080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,856 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    337039481082
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass108,287 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,287 miles
    Test number
    482903200172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail108,244 miles (+5,137)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,244 miles
    Test number
    850337190015
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass103,107 miles (+4,489)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    541849289031
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteN/S Door mirror is cracked

  23. Pass98,618 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,618 miles
    Test number
    831509498016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,099 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    740647607140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    281769176410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T748 LBL

Does T748 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 LBL expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 LBL?
The MOT on T748 LBL expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 LBL done?
T748 LBL was recorded at 124,456 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 1,741 miles a year.
Has T748 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 LBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T748 LBL 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 T748 LBL find?
T748 LBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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