Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T897 LAMMOT history
T897 LAM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 124,080 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T897 LAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T897 LAM was last recorded at 124,080 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 2,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Mar 2010: 66,194 miles, lower than 69,101 miles on 18 Mar 2009.
- 12 Apr 2016: 83,277 miles, lower than 84,532 miles on 17 Apr 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 121,336 miles · 27 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,744 miles
- Average per year
- 4,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 124,080 miles
- 2022 – 121,336 miles
- 2021 – 111,663 miles
- 2020 – 107,328 miles
- 2019 – 105,105 miles
- 2018 – 85,792 miles
- 2017 – 84,561 miles
- 2016 – 83,277 miles
- 2015 – 84,532 miles
- 2014 – 81,876 miles
- 2013 – 79,119 miles
- 2012 – 75,284 miles
- 2011 – 70,629 miles
- 2010 – 66,322 miles
- 2009 – 69,101 miles
- 2008 – 57,353 miles
- 2007 – 52,423 miles
- 2006 – 46,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,080 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,080 miles (+2,744)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 124,080 miles
- Test number
- 979101797671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,336 miles (+9,673)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 121,336 miles
- Test number
- 132203222878
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All over the engine and oil sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,663 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 111,663 miles
- Test number
- 258415444771
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,328 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,328 miles
- Test number
- 525706081178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail107,323 miles (+2,218)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,323 miles
- Test number
- 659280769596
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass105,105 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 105,105 miles
- Test number
- 805765207998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,105 miles (+19,313)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,105 miles
- Test number
- 404603838347
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Between banjo and caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Does not lock in position (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,792 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,792 miles
- Test number
- 650990150236
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail85,792 miles (+1,231)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,792 miles
- Test number
- 275964423598
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass84,561 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,561 miles
- Test number
- 927005622487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,277 miles (-1,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 83,277 miles
- Test number
- 666401126260
- 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)
Pass84,532 miles (+2,656)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,532 miles
- Test number
- 347737205169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,876 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,876 miles
- Test number
- 158080494074
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking
Fail81,875 miles (+2,756)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,875 miles
- Test number
- 378384584028
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking
Pass79,119 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,119 miles
- Test number
- 847422283031
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished
- NoteO/s/f strut slight weeping seal
Fail79,119 miles (+3,835)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,119 miles
- Test number
- 237721183042
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- 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)
- NoteBattery weak
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished
- NoteO/s/f strut slight weeping seal
- NoteO/s/r tyre deeply perished
Pass75,284 miles (+4,655)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,284 miles
- Test number
- 797411382099
- NoteAirbag light iluminated
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
Pass70,629 miles (+4,307)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,629 miles
- Test number
- 229227871091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,322 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,322 miles
- Test number
- 690118770036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,194 miles (-2,907)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,194 miles
- Test number
- 473976170055
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass69,101 miles (+11,748)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 69,101 miles
- Test number
- 494367579071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,353 miles (+4,930)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 57,353 miles
- Test number
- 343957378043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,423 miles (+6,287)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,423 miles
- Test number
- 801895077087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,136 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,136 miles
- Test number
- 282044076090
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear numberplate starting to fade
Questions about T897 LAM
- Does T897 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T897 LAM expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T897 LAM?
- The MOT on T897 LAM expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T897 LAM done?
- T897 LAM was recorded at 124,080 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
- Has T897 LAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T897 LAM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on T897 LAM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T897 LAM find?
- T897 LAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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