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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T779 LKMMOT history

T779 LKM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
189,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T779 LKM was last recorded at 189,851 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 14,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,308 miles · 19 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
14,543 miles
Average per year
9,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 189,851 miles
  • 2020 – 175,308 miles
  • 2019 – 169,687 miles
  • 2018 – 147,283 miles
  • 2017 – 140,597 miles
  • 2016 – 132,236 miles
  • 2015 – 122,460 miles
  • 2014 – 115,255 miles
  • 2013 – 106,744 miles
  • 2012 – 97,757 miles
  • 2011 – 91,412 miles
  • 2010 – 84,536 miles
  • 2009 – 66,963 miles
  • 2008 – 54,125 miles
  • 2007 – 39,613 miles
  • 2006 – 36,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,851 miles (+14,543)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,851 miles
    Test number
    719791744227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,308 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,308 miles
    Test number
    232832321648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,053 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,053 miles
    Test number
    381073454137
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass169,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,687 miles
    Test number
    545565732583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,687 miles (+13,404)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,687 miles
    Test number
    711608001464
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,283 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,283 miles
    Test number
    877343714152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,597 miles (+8,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,597 miles
    Test number
    891850178526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,236 miles (+9,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,236 miles
    Test number
    115173179133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    628098982156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,460 miles (+7,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    803098714952
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass115,255 miles (+8,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    808490304347
    • 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)

  12. Pass106,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    137083373238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,744 miles (+8,987)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    146049063227
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass97,757 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,757 miles
    Test number
    645375672263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,412 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    309593641204
    • 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)

  16. Fail84,536 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    373927740442
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,536 miles (+17,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    631817740229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    422259539146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,963 miles (+12,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    731249639156
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass54,125 miles (+14,512)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    324834748106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,613 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,613 miles
    Test number
    551024427109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    801695346123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T779 LKM

Does T779 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T779 LKM expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T779 LKM?
The MOT on T779 LKM expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T779 LKM done?
T779 LKM was recorded at 189,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 9,964 miles a year.
Has T779 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 LKM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T779 LKM 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 T779 LKM find?
T779 LKM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018, and 3 more.

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