Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T879 LTWMOT history
T879 LTW is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,615 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 126,615 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T879 LTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T879 LTW was last recorded at 126,615 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,615 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 126,615 miles
- 2023 – 125,535 miles
- 2022 – 124,979 miles
- 2021 – 124,434 miles
- 2020 – 123,998 miles
- 2019 – 123,188 miles
- 2018 – 122,222 miles
- 2017 – 121,507 miles
- 2016 – 119,905 miles
- 2015 – 118,673 miles
- 2014 – 117,437 miles
- 2013 – 116,480 miles
- 2012 – 114,005 miles
- 2011 – 112,557 miles
- 2010 – 109,773 miles
- 2009 – 106,491 miles
- 2008 – 101,658 miles
- 2007 – 94,121 miles
- 2006 – 87,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,615 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
30 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,615 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 126,615 miles
- Test number
- 175733939407
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail126,615 miles (+1,080)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,615 miles
- Test number
- 704436839321
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,535 miles (+556)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,535 miles
- Test number
- 436672932323
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,979 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 124,979 miles
- Test number
- 940090755076
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail124,979 miles (+545)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,979 miles
- Test number
- 177806639344
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,434 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 124,434 miles
- Test number
- 321058271739
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail124,431 miles (+433)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,431 miles
- Test number
- 537385601406
- MajorBraking system leaking servo hose (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,998 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 123,998 miles
- Test number
- 992985288004
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,998 miles (+810)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,998 miles
- Test number
- 874429315625
- Repaired at testBraking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,188 miles (+966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,188 miles
- Test number
- 757399502834
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,222 miles (+715)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 122,222 miles
- Test number
- 592447565252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,507 miles (+1,602)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 121,507 miles
- Test number
- 645353277114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,905 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 119,905 miles
- Test number
- 848878755651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail119,905 miles (+1,232)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,905 miles
- Test number
- 708511285304
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 118,673 miles
- Test number
- 305880869087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,673 miles (+1,236)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,673 miles
- Test number
- 546219282618
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass117,437 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 117,437 miles
- Test number
- 417590504368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,480 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 116,480 miles
- Test number
- 295326273285
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail116,480 miles (+2,475)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,480 miles
- Test number
- 386176573415
- Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass114,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 114,005 miles
- Test number
- 866384002302
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail114,005 miles (+1,448)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,005 miles
- Test number
- 435604602303
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,557 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 112,557 miles
- Test number
- 279347491233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,557 miles (+2,784)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,557 miles
- Test number
- 906877891298
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass109,773 miles (+3,282)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 109,773 miles
- Test number
- 871985490209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,491 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 106,491 miles
- Test number
- 144380309367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail106,491 miles (+4,833)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,491 miles
- Test number
- 711119499284
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket loose.
Pass101,658 miles (+7,537)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 101,658 miles
- Test number
- 343484698449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,121 miles (+6,497)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 94,121 miles
- Test number
- 241181867291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,624 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,624 miles
- Test number
- 390761296223
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- 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)
Pass87,624 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 87,624 miles
- Test number
- 922391296214
- 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)
Questions about T879 LTW
- Does T879 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T879 LTW expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T879 LTW?
- The MOT on T879 LTW expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T879 LTW done?
- T879 LTW was recorded at 126,615 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
- Has T879 LTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T879 LTW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T879 LTW 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 T879 LTW find?
- T879 LTW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.
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