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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T828 LAMMOT history

T828 LAM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
125,816 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T828 LAM
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T828 LAM was last recorded at 125,816 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,816 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,816 miles
  • 2023 – 125,816 miles
  • 2022 – 125,816 miles
  • 2021 – 121,772 miles
  • 2020 – 116,426 miles
  • 2019 – 112,438 miles
  • 2017 – 108,151 miles
  • 2016 – 100,501 miles
  • 2015 – 85,875 miles
  • 2014 – 76,805 miles
  • 2013 – 72,887 miles
  • 2012 – 70,901 miles
  • 2011 – 67,776 miles
  • 2010 – 64,299 miles
  • 2009 – 60,045 miles
  • 2008 – 56,615 miles
  • 2007 – 52,633 miles
  • 2006 – 48,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,816 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine weap (8.4.1 (a) (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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,816 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,816 miles
    Test number
    263529683299
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,816 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,816 miles
    Test number
    453531486951
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,816 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,816 miles
    Test number
    655004818023
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,816 miles (+4,044)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,816 miles
    Test number
    341325648620
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,772 miles (+5,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,772 miles
    Test number
    354373320035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bushes have slight play

  6. Pass116,426 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    831776010591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,438 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,438 miles
    Test number
    644089205499
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount worn

  8. Pass108,151 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,151 miles
    Test number
    859513417841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass100,501 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,501 miles
    Test number
    617439110222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail100,501 miles (+14,626)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,501 miles
    Test number
    161742445781
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass85,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    680141592583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,875 miles (+9,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    160369209628
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,805 miles
    Test number
    878617094244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,805 miles (+1,686)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,805 miles
    Test number
    968186294289
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass75,119 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    138798934020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,887 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    836806233038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,901 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    417178312055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,776 miles (+3,477)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,776 miles
    Test number
    947398311061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise plastic sill covers present at time of test

  19. Pass64,299 miles (+4,254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    124019730094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise uneven wear nsr tyre inner edge

  20. Pass60,045 miles (+3,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    871155439072
    • NoteAdvise plastic sill covers

  21. Pass56,615 miles (+3,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,615 miles
    Test number
    944318238099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise plastic sill covers

  22. Pass52,633 miles (+3,676)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    150980347096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise plastic sill covers

  23. Pass48,957 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    913135146050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail48,952 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    682014546037
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T828 LAM

Does T828 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T828 LAM expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T828 LAM?
The MOT on T828 LAM expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T828 LAM done?
T828 LAM was recorded at 125,816 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 4,289 miles a year.
Has T828 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T828 LAM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T828 LAM 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 T828 LAM find?
T828 LAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant weap; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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