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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T829 LANMOT history

T829 LAN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2024
Mileage
76,146 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T829 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T829 LAN was last recorded at 76,146 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,344 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
1,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,146 miles
  • 2022 – 75,344 miles
  • 2021 – 74,812 miles
  • 2019 – 77,441 miles
  • 2017 – 73,345 miles
  • 2016 – 72,578 miles
  • 2015 – 71,892 miles
  • 2014 – 70,657 miles
  • 2013 – 66,313 miles
  • 2012 – 62,690 miles
  • 2011 – 60,937 miles
  • 2010 – 59,909 miles
  • 2009 – 57,941 miles
  • 2008 – 55,554 miles
  • 2007 – 54,334 miles
  • 2006 – 50,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,146 miles (+802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    142958999903
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass75,344 miles (+532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    546742883906
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    616313064402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail149,012 miles (+71,571)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    102333744085
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass77,441 miles (+3,255)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    787139076349
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass74,186 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    495303376695
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass73,345 miles (+767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    271059668866
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished throughout (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing insecured
    • AdvisoryDrivers side headlamp adjusters hardly working
    • AdvisoryEngine knocking
  8. Pass72,578 miles (+686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    840998776556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass71,892 miles (+1,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    538418274402
    • AdvisoryFront both side top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leak
  10. Pass70,657 miles (+4,344)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    437674604405
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside side mirror has cracks
  11. Pass66,313 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    416412413457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,690 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    415080812412
    • 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)
  13. Pass60,937 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    609065101316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,909 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    912872200386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate faded
  15. Fail59,909 miles (+1,968)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    520711800372
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate faded
  16. Pass57,941 miles (+2,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    973556499256
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
  17. Pass55,554 miles (+1,220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    381267998207
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded.
  18. Pass54,334 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    150378977249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    703025086236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T829 LAN

Does T829 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T829 LAN expired on 21 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T829 LAN?
The MOT on T829 LAN expired on 21 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T829 LAN done?
T829 LAN was recorded at 76,146 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 1,558 miles a year.
Has T829 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T829 LAN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T829 LAN 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 T829 LAN find?
T829 LAN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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