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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T839 LNTMOT history

T839 LNT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
127,829 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T839 LNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T839 LNT was last recorded at 127,829 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,763 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,829 miles
  • 2023 – 125,817 miles
  • 2022 – 124,173 miles
  • 2020 – 122,664 miles
  • 2019 – 120,313 miles
  • 2018 – 117,996 miles
  • 2017 – 115,896 miles
  • 2016 – 113,435 miles
  • 2015 – 110,732 miles
  • 2014 – 108,026 miles
  • 2013 – 103,672 miles
  • 2012 – 98,793 miles
  • 2011 – 93,329 miles
  • 2010 – 86,682 miles
  • 2009 – 80,054 miles
  • 2008 – 72,593 miles
  • 2007 – 63,807 miles
  • 2006 – 52,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,829 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Both front top mounts have movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight corrosion rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,829 miles (+66)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,829 miles
    Test number
    591929551200
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail127,763 miles (+1,946)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,763 miles
    Test number
    325002382050
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,817 miles (+1,644)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,817 miles
    Test number
    902097771567
    • AdvisoryFront Shocker top mounts worn both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s - o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass124,173 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,173 miles
    Test number
    405261315944
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have movement
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,168 miles (+1,504)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,168 miles
    Test number
    453508254844
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have movement
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,664 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,664 miles
    Test number
    424537060784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,663 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    457607168750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,313 miles (+2,317)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,313 miles
    Test number
    813761625447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt deteriorating
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle

  9. Pass117,996 miles (+2,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,996 miles
    Test number
    563792842480
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing close to limit
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear axle
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation front brakes

  10. Pass115,896 miles (+2,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    282141451710
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear axle
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear brake pipes

  11. Pass113,435 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    992456762428
    • AdvisoryCondition and movement in front wishbone bushs
    • AdvisoryCondition rear and main brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates honeycomb effect
    • AdvisoryLift in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mountings
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance n/s slow

  12. Fail113,435 miles (+2,703)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    548898314273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCondition and movement in front wishbone bushs
    • AdvisoryCondition rear and main brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates honeycomb effect
    • AdvisoryLift in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mountings
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance n/s slow

  13. Pass110,732 miles (+2,706)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    475777525146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play to ,steering rack end

  14. Pass108,026 miles (+4,354)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    268419514196
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion both rear coil springs
    • NoteLift in both front top suspention mountings
    • NoteNumber plate

  15. Pass103,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    986294113179
    • NoteAdvise both rear axle bushes splitting advise rp

  16. Fail103,672 miles (+4,879)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    427054413169
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both rear axle bushes splitting advise rp

  17. Pass98,793 miles (+5,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    919464222120
    • NoteLift in both front top suspension mountings

  18. Pass93,329 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    275671311151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,682 miles (+6,628)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    851663110157
    • NoteCondition of rear axle bushes
    • NoteWear to all 4 tyres

  20. Pass80,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,054 miles
    Test number
    440281619139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,054 miles (+7,461)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,054 miles
    Test number
    803221219174
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  22. Pass72,593 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    432772528178
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail72,576 miles (+8,769)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,576 miles
    Test number
    704590528127
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass63,807 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    703664937186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,773 miles (+10,865)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    550672137176
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding slightly

  26. Pass52,908 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    404043026164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWear on front tyres

Questions about T839 LNT

Does T839 LNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T839 LNT expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T839 LNT?
The MOT on T839 LNT expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T839 LNT done?
T839 LNT was recorded at 127,829 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has T839 LNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T839 LNT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T839 LNT 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 LNT find?
T839 LNT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp insecure; offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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