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Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T817 LGOMOT history

T817 LGO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 67,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,504 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T817 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T817 LGO was last recorded at 67,504 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,502 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,504 miles
  • 2025 – 66,918 miles
  • 2024 – 66,867 miles
  • 2023 – 60,359 miles
  • 2022 – 52,656 miles
  • 2021 – 49,961 miles
  • 2020 – 48,153 miles
  • 2019 – 43,020 miles
  • 2018 – 40,082 miles
  • 2017 – 38,115 miles
  • 2016 – 36,347 miles
  • 2015 – 34,964 miles
  • 2014 – 33,674 miles
  • 2013 – 32,078 miles
  • 2010 – 28,562 miles
  • 2009 – 26,262 miles
  • 2008 – 24,099 miles
  • 2007 – 20,637 miles
  • 2006 – 17,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,504 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle CorrodedRecorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,504 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    160518872224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  2. Fail67,502 miles (+584)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    990535015470
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Coolant leaking during test (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  3. Pass66,918 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    949338943897
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail66,917 miles (+50)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    897176454526
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass66,867 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,867 miles
    Test number
    708596230921
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail66,862 miles (+6,503)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    957418908180
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass60,359 miles (+7,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    329800237064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,656 miles (+2,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    883151050762
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,961 miles
    Test number
    255413968690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,960 miles (+1,807)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,960 miles
    Test number
    323788573729
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass48,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    604766609855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail48,153 miles (+5,133)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    609467373317
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,020 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    631311029174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    970869785559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,082 miles (+1,967)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    854896486200
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass38,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    347104641262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres starting to crack on outer edges

  17. Fail38,105 miles (+1,758)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,105 miles
    Test number
    425352280892
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres starting to crack on outer edges

  18. Pass36,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    804040028288
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre walls has crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall has cracks

  19. Fail36,347 miles (+1,383)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    265308874409
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre walls has crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall has cracks

  20. Pass34,964 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,964 miles
    Test number
    918640457549
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking

  21. Pass33,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    398005814033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,674 miles (+1,596)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    145344614042
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass32,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    986168203061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,078 miles (+3,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    536627303012
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass28,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    621062760158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,562 miles (+2,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    924281460105
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass26,262 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    561200489106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,099 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,099 miles
    Test number
    191403498106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,637 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,637 miles
    Test number
    864336677185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,948 miles
    Test number
    634334766112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T817 LGO

Does T817 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T817 LGO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T817 LGO?
The MOT on T817 LGO 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 T817 LGO done?
T817 LGO was recorded at 67,504 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has T817 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T817 LGO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T817 LGO 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 T817 LGO find?
T817 LGO passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear axle corroded.

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