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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T781 LKKMOT history

T781 LKK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
142,102 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 LKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 LKK was last recorded at 142,102 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,776 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 142,102 miles
  • 2020 – 138,776 miles
  • 2019 – 135,966 miles
  • 2018 – 130,784 miles
  • 2017 – 127,347 miles
  • 2016 – 124,125 miles
  • 2015 – 120,797 miles
  • 2014 – 117,650 miles
  • 2013 – 113,223 miles
  • 2012 – 106,422 miles
  • 2011 – 101,663 miles
  • 2010 – 97,042 miles
  • 2009 – 92,206 miles
  • 2008 – 87,475 miles
  • 2007 – 84,262 miles
  • 2006 – 81,854 miles
  • 2005 – 79,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,102 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexis/metal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,102 miles (+3,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,102 miles
    Test number
    726838867122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,776 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,776 miles
    Test number
    462778046079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,776 miles (+2,810)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,776 miles
    Test number
    198871881597
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,966 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,966 miles
    Test number
    344020586769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexis/metal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail135,945 miles (+5,161)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    531622136962
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexis/metal (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,784 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    755963187940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail130,780 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,780 miles
    Test number
    637886113438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,347 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    100675120905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass124,125 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,125 miles
    Test number
    567823935611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,797 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,797 miles
    Test number
    650841999889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,650 miles (+4,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    396078454437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass113,223 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    779359953241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,168 miles (+6,746)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    389445853498
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass106,422 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    307701862224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail106,393 miles (+4,730)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    308311852285
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass101,663 miles (+4,621)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,663 miles
    Test number
    308129941405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside and offside rear axle mountings worn
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  17. Pass97,042 miles (+4,836)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,042 miles
    Test number
    943378030256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light illuminated.
    • NoteCoolant leak from lower of radiator.

  18. Pass92,206 miles (+4,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,206 miles
    Test number
    341496949494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,475 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    320677048269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,262 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    122271157217
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass84,262 miles (+2,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    561371157271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass81,854 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    843894546276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Pass79,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    494216815242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about T781 LKK

Does T781 LKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 LKK expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 LKK?
The MOT on T781 LKK expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 LKK done?
T781 LKK was recorded at 142,102 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has T781 LKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 LKK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T781 LKK 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 T781 LKK find?
T781 LKK passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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