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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

T8 LVYMOT history

T8 LVY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2022 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2022
Mileage
114,053 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T8 LVY was last recorded at 114,053 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 9,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,275 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,778 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,053 miles
  • 2021 – 104,275 miles
  • 2019 – 95,087 miles
  • 2017 – 85,429 miles
  • 2016 – 77,471 miles
  • 2015 – 68,402 miles
  • 2013 – 48,106 miles
  • 2012 – 35,172 miles
  • 2011 – 28,301 miles
  • 2010 – 21,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,053 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction missing (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPosition lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,053 miles (+9,778)10 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    416290312066
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction missing (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,275 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    209648004676
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Badly Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail104,270 miles (+9,183)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    457249720800
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top And Bottom Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Within Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Within Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Badly Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    543987798727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,085 miles (+9,656)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,085 miles
    Test number
    258932648395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    412544816621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail85,429 miles (+7,958)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    609186768463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass77,471 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    556245111947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Fail77,441 miles (+9,039)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    410386707361
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass68,402 miles (+20,296)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    299886255055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass48,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    968849643252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,106 miles (+12,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    737568643252
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass35,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    725571972126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,172 miles (+6,871)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    929531672134
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass28,301 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,301 miles
    Test number
    576880911067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,881 miles
    Test number
    824698800070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 LVY

Does T8 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 LVY expired on 23 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 LVY?
The MOT on T8 LVY expired on 23 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 LVY done?
T8 LVY was recorded at 114,053 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has T8 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LVY has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 LVY 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 T8 LVY find?
T8 LVY failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front headlamp not working on dipped beam both, and 17 more.

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