Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T893 LACMOT history
T893 LAC is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 135,364 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T893 LAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T893 LAC was last recorded at 135,364 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 19,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,855 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,509 miles
- Average per year
- 4,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,364 miles
- 2025 – 115,855 miles
- 2024 – 106,178 miles
- 2020 – 103,811 miles
- 2019 – 102,045 miles
- 2018 – 99,755 miles
- 2017 – 96,242 miles
- 2016 – 94,390 miles
- 2015 – 91,706 miles
- 2014 – 89,487 miles
- 2013 – 85,065 miles
- 2012 – 82,426 miles
- 2011 – 78,919 miles
- 2010 – 70,394 miles
- 2009 – 55,846 miles
- 2008 – 49,799 miles
- 2007 – 45,361 miles
- 2006 – 42,850 miles
- 2005 – 39,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,364 miles
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,364 miles (+19,509)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 135,364 miles
- Test number
- 590100236361
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass115,855 miles (+9,677)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 115,855 miles
- Test number
- 158440770253
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass106,178 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 106,178 miles
- Test number
- 361325758325
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension, suspension components, subframe, chassis, sills, hub, structure, coil spring, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded
Fail106,178 miles (+2,367)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,178 miles
- Test number
- 295673797601
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension, suspension components, subframe, chassis, sills, hub, structure, coil spring, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded
Pass103,811 miles (+1,766)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,811 miles
- Test number
- 966278204400
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,045 miles (+2,290)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,045 miles
- Test number
- 343504250150
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,755 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 99,755 miles
- Test number
- 943928396838
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,753 miles (+3,511)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,753 miles
- Test number
- 693430074341
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,242 miles (+1,852)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,242 miles
- Test number
- 396875426204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass94,390 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 94,390 miles
- Test number
- 660172203849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail94,384 miles (+2,678)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,384 miles
- Test number
- 682895930086
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass91,706 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,706 miles
- Test number
- 432203141152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 89,487 miles
- Test number
- 928877574205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,486 miles (+4,421)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,486 miles
- Test number
- 505227374249
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass85,065 miles (+2,639)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 85,065 miles
- Test number
- 619257573287
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass82,426 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 82,426 miles
- Test number
- 957660582297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,919 miles (+8,525)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,919 miles
- Test number
- 639254771224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,394 miles (+14,548)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 70,394 miles
- Test number
- 843200410271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,846 miles (+6,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 55,846 miles
- Test number
- 250450019295
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,799 miles (+4,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,799 miles
- Test number
- 343238808409
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass45,361 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,361 miles
- Test number
- 440213317263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,850 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 42,850 miles
- Test number
- 870747106299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 39,440 miles
- Test number
- 670502995128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T893 LAC
- Does T893 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T893 LAC is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T893 LAC?
- The MOT on T893 LAC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T893 LAC done?
- T893 LAC was recorded at 135,364 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
- Has T893 LAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T893 LAC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T893 LAC 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 T893 LAC find?
- T893 LAC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front coolant leak, and 2 more.
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