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Blue and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T855 LKJMOT history

T855 LKJ is a blue and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
89,670 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T855 LKJ was last recorded at 89,670 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,028 miles · 18 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
3,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,670 miles
  • 2023 – 89,028 miles
  • 2022 – 88,221 miles
  • 2021 – 87,528 miles
  • 2020 – 87,137 miles
  • 2019 – 85,303 miles
  • 2014 – 83,176 miles
  • 2013 – 80,118 miles
  • 2012 – 77,626 miles
  • 2011 – 72,826 miles
  • 2010 – 67,962 miles
  • 2009 – 62,589 miles
  • 2008 – 53,800 miles
  • 2007 – 51,113 miles
  • 2006 – 30,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,670 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT failures 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail89,670 miles (+642)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    658942692065
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass89,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    251253890517
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

  3. Fail89,028 miles (+807)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    798356667201
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

  4. Pass88,221 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    164036444293
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail88,190 miles (+662)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    561931103292
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,528 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    916327621119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    934207533956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail87,117 miles (+1,814)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    631537313318
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    432215499452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,303 miles (+2,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    613983457604
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass83,176 miles (+3,058)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    997148244101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass80,118 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    319628273191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail80,048 miles (+2,422)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    189116273156
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass77,626 miles (+4,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    196510982191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass72,826 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    367418671135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteRear pads worn

  16. Fail72,826 miles (+4,864)1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    569751171116
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteNsf mirror heavy
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteRear pads worn

  17. Pass67,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,962 miles
    Test number
    320315250089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,862 miles (+5,273)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,862 miles
    Test number
    941165650074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    773686059009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,589 miles (+8,789)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    232705059032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass53,800 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    103494198441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,113 miles (+20,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    144954297456
    • 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)

  23. Pass30,879 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    483754736036
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

Questions about T855 LKJ

Does T855 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T855 LKJ expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T855 LKJ?
The MOT on T855 LKJ expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T855 LKJ done?
T855 LKJ was recorded at 89,670 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 3,241 miles a year.
Has T855 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 LKJ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T855 LKJ 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 LKJ find?
T855 LKJ failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; offside rear inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 4 more.

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