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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T838 LTWMOT history

T838 LTW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
100,699 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 LTW was last recorded at 100,699 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,959 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,699 miles
  • 2021 – 98,959 miles
  • 2019 – 92,566 miles
  • 2018 – 87,958 miles
  • 2017 – 84,641 miles
  • 2015 – 79,052 miles
  • 2014 – 75,656 miles
  • 2012 – 72,571 miles
  • 2011 – 69,110 miles
  • 2009 – 62,867 miles
  • 2008 – 57,314 miles
  • 2006 – 46,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,699 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,699 miles (+1,740)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    768662718593
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,959 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    658585766556
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail98,959 miles (+6,393)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    504082931992
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,566 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    565643757084
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail92,540 miles (+4,582)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    199722722881
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,958 miles (+3,317)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    669762035831
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,641 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    540519947916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,409 miles (+5,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,409 miles
    Test number
    477516194345
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass79,052 miles (+3,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    417240941978
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on the inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play on rear axle bushes

  10. Pass75,656 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    738352674221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,571 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    786449012207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,550 miles (+3,440)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    739545512287
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass69,110 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    307774291130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,103 miles (+6,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    177922891194
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  15. Pass62,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    184617029374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,867 miles (+5,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    920757129361
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass57,314 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    460348278220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    403137816355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,320 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    311077316320
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T838 LTW

Does T838 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 LTW expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 LTW?
The MOT on T838 LTW expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 LTW done?
T838 LTW was recorded at 100,699 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has T838 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 LTW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T838 LTW 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 T838 LTW find?
T838 LTW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment, and 4 more.

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