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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T860 LHBMOT history

T860 LHB is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 144,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
144,308 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T860 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T860 LHB was last recorded at 144,308 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,256 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,052 miles
Average per year
4,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,308 miles
  • 2025 – 143,256 miles
  • 2024 – 142,071 miles
  • 2023 – 139,695 miles
  • 2022 – 137,404 miles
  • 2021 – 134,931 miles
  • 2020 – 133,254 miles
  • 2019 – 129,312 miles
  • 2018 – 125,562 miles
  • 2017 – 121,316 miles
  • 2016 – 116,969 miles
  • 2015 – 111,684 miles
  • 2014 – 106,491 miles
  • 2013 – 99,730 miles
  • 2012 – 91,598 miles
  • 2011 – 84,100 miles
  • 2010 – 76,166 miles
  • 2009 – 68,866 miles
  • 2008 – 62,408 miles
  • 2007 – 58,698 miles
  • 2006 – 55,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,308 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,308 miles (+1,052)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,308 miles
    Test number
    737216886383
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,256 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,256 miles
    Test number
    162293513598
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail143,256 miles (+1,185)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,256 miles
    Test number
    770507581608
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,071 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,071 miles
    Test number
    203627291561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail142,062 miles (+2,367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,062 miles
    Test number
    314444444259
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass139,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,695 miles
    Test number
    504152094561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail139,695 miles (+2,291)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,695 miles
    Test number
    919606916012
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,404 miles (+2,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    294987070198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,931 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,931 miles
    Test number
    767104541418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,254 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,254 miles
    Test number
    953028029428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail133,253 miles (+3,941)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,253 miles
    Test number
    327479259237
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass129,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,312 miles
    Test number
    108049032920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,312 miles (+3,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,312 miles
    Test number
    713096342764
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass125,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    522358551248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,562 miles (+4,246)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    537487380371
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass121,316 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,316 miles
    Test number
    617073272010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,969 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    951400835247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail116,805 miles (+5,121)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    922296375999
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass111,684 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    538491425146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,419 miles (+4,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,419 miles
    Test number
    619832815131
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass106,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    627171804130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail106,491 miles (+6,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    596110404107
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass99,730 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    869265013161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,597 miles (+7,999)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    467919803117
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass91,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    788659502101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,598 miles (+7,498)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    275869902192
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass84,100 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    267035421121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,166 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    791610120186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,924 miles (+7,058)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    841292110154
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass68,866 miles (+6,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    401321219142
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass62,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    292644418165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail62,408 miles (+3,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    311654318192
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass58,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,698 miles
    Test number
    510091907145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  34. Fail58,698 miles (+3,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,698 miles
    Test number
    792101407111
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  35. Pass55,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    634928406129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail55,252 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    320858206116
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T860 LHB

Does T860 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T860 LHB expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T860 LHB?
The MOT on T860 LHB expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T860 LHB done?
T860 LHB was recorded at 144,308 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,468 miles a year.
Has T860 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T860 LHB has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T860 LHB 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 T860 LHB find?
T860 LHB failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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