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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T839 LANMOT history

T839 LAN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
103,525 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T839 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T839 LAN was last recorded at 103,525 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,523 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,525 miles
  • 2024 – 98,443 miles
  • 2023 – 95,514 miles
  • 2022 – 92,617 miles
  • 2021 – 89,207 miles
  • 2020 – 87,190 miles
  • 2019 – 83,886 miles
  • 2018 – 80,544 miles
  • 2017 – 76,564 miles
  • 2016 – 72,919 miles
  • 2015 – 69,264 miles
  • 2014 – 64,573 miles
  • 2013 – 60,651 miles
  • 2012 – 57,947 miles
  • 2011 – 56,778 miles
  • 2010 – 54,919 miles
  • 2009 – 53,503 miles
  • 2008 – 48,694 miles
  • 2007 – 46,546 miles
  • 2006 – 44,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,525 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,525 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,525 miles
    Test number
    869695550056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,523 miles (+5,080)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    137618243902
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S//F Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass98,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    378725902339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,443 miles (+2,929)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    803767389535
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass95,514 miles (+2,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    937840053478
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,617 miles (+3,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    197766165396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  7. Pass89,207 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    663653599888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,190 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    123096640010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,886 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,886 miles
    Test number
    394414964776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,544 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    233017773647
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass76,564 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    456403036546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,919 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    178942741614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass69,264 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    377583435197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass64,573 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    648504334160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass60,651 miles (+2,704)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    498913923127
    • NoteN/S rear tyre worn on outer edge.
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteWindscreen wipers starting to deteiorate.

  16. Pass57,947 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    126525622131
    • NoteO/S and N/S front strut tops have a small amount of lift.

  17. Fail57,947 miles (+1,169)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    836355822116
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/S and N/S front strut tops have a small amount of lift.

  18. Pass56,778 miles (+1,859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    459248601122
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVery slight pad bind on O/S and N/S rear brakes.

  19. Pass54,919 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    733997820152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,503 miles (+4,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    471947429173
    • 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)

  21. Pass48,694 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    774279208181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    892835837146
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  23. Fail46,519 miles (+2,446)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    152175137165
    • FailureBrake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  24. Pass44,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    231322906167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T839 LAN

Does T839 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T839 LAN expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T839 LAN?
The MOT on T839 LAN expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T839 LAN done?
T839 LAN was recorded at 103,525 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 3,073 miles a year.
Has T839 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T839 LAN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T839 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 T839 LAN find?
T839 LAN passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80r14; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80r14.

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