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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T855 LEFMOT history

T855 LEF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 167,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
167,293 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 LEF was last recorded at 167,293 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 4,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,114 miles · 3 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,179 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,293 miles
  • 2022 – 163,114 miles
  • 2021 – 160,051 miles
  • 2020 – 157,414 miles
  • 2019 – 149,165 miles
  • 2018 – 143,611 miles
  • 2017 – 129,042 miles
  • 2016 – 128,900 miles
  • 2015 – 119,449 miles
  • 2014 – 112,364 miles
  • 2013 – 104,109 miles
  • 2012 – 100,406 miles
  • 2011 – 96,294 miles
  • 2010 – 92,338 miles
  • 2009 – 88,523 miles
  • 2008 – 85,069 miles
  • 2007 – 80,746 miles
  • 2006 – 76,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,293 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,293 miles (+4,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,293 miles
    Test number
    387156989084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass163,114 miles (+3,063)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,114 miles
    Test number
    219775137613
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,051 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    169590471385
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,051 miles (+2,637)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    252155204712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,414 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,414 miles
    Test number
    861628487567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,412 miles (+8,247)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,412 miles
    Test number
    723527680187
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass149,165 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    418745136881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,152 miles (+5,541)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,152 miles
    Test number
    404078825277
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,611 miles (+48)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,611 miles
    Test number
    226851455712
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail143,563 miles (+14,521)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,563 miles
    Test number
    330281134728
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass129,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,042 miles
    Test number
    797206831935
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded

  12. Fail129,042 miles (+142)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,042 miles
    Test number
    153355175168
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded

  13. Pass128,900 miles (+9)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,900 miles
    Test number
    441325715208
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail128,891 miles (+9,442)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,891 miles
    Test number
    864902020401
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass119,449 miles (+367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,449 miles
    Test number
    456866875001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes are plastic coated

  16. Fail119,082 miles (+6,718)5 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,082 miles
    Test number
    418416555098
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front tyres close on edges
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes slight play in pin/bush
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken - system still supported
    • NoteComplete exhaust system in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRadiator slightly leaking
    • NoteSlight judder on front brakes

  17. Pass112,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    886783774019
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail112,364 miles (+8,255)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    838741974032
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass104,109 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    185578353038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass100,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    129290362415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,406 miles (+4,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    657570062013
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass96,294 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    296980761031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,338 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    153819240449
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass92,338 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    194809640476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    633070659098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail88,523 miles (+3,454)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    984220259070
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass85,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    434370048061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Fail85,069 miles (+4,323)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    541120448070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass80,746 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    144151157047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    481443756051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T855 LEF

Does T855 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T855 LEF expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T855 LEF?
The MOT on T855 LEF expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T855 LEF done?
T855 LEF was recorded at 167,293 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has T855 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 LEF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T855 LEF 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 T855 LEF find?
T855 LEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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