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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T921 LYBMOT history

T921 LYB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2021
Mileage
211,255 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T921 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T921 LYB was last recorded at 211,255 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 5,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,238 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,017 miles
Average per year
8,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 211,255 miles
  • 2020 – 206,238 miles
  • 2019 – 197,462 miles
  • 2018 – 192,240 miles
  • 2017 – 186,374 miles
  • 2016 – 176,499 miles
  • 2015 – 168,507 miles
  • 2014 – 161,511 miles
  • 2013 – 153,809 miles
  • 2012 – 140,183 miles
  • 2011 – 129,335 miles
  • 2010 – 118,433 miles
  • 2009 – 106,631 miles
  • 2008 – 93,600 miles
  • 2006 – 87,061 miles
  • 2005 – 82,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail211,255 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure upper mounting missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail211,255 miles (+5,017)10 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,255 miles
    Test number
    509995529401
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure upper mounting missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass206,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    206,238 miles
    Test number
    573101137732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail206,238 miles (+8,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,238 miles
    Test number
    552924815883
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass197,462 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,462 miles
    Test number
    989313983793
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to split

  5. Pass192,240 miles (+5,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    192,240 miles
    Test number
    150729011541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r h/brake calliper sticking

  6. Pass186,374 miles (+9,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,374 miles
    Test number
    755590357451
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass176,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,499 miles
    Test number
    991025122069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail176,498 miles (+7,991)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,498 miles
    Test number
    297517544095
    • FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass168,507 miles (+6,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,507 miles
    Test number
    986372375091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass161,511 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    161,511 miles
    Test number
    999171674021
    • NoteNearside front brake pads approaching replacement
    • NoteNearside front tyre approaching replacement
    • NoteV small screen chip offside.

  11. Fail161,509 miles (+7,700)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,509 miles
    Test number
    935091274033
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads approaching replacement
    • NoteNearside front tyre approaching replacement
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper does not fully return to off position.
    • NoteV small screen chip offside.

  12. Pass153,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    153,809 miles
    Test number
    115022653032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,899 miles (+13,716)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,899 miles
    Test number
    567452453043
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass140,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,183 miles
    Test number
    387344242094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,183 miles (+10,848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,183 miles
    Test number
    187124842021
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass129,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,335 miles
    Test number
    237360571022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,335 miles (+10,902)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,335 miles
    Test number
    179960271033
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass118,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,433 miles
    Test number
    340939360029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,433 miles (+11,802)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,433 miles
    Test number
    380279360095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass106,631 miles (+13,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    721355569025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,600 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    152873678461
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll tyres worn to 3mm

  22. Pass93,600 miles (+6,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    702673178032
    • NoteAll tyres worn to 3mm

  23. Pass87,061 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    471360406304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    910925315355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T921 LYB

Does T921 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T921 LYB expired on 28 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T921 LYB?
The MOT on T921 LYB expired on 28 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T921 LYB done?
T921 LYB was recorded at 211,255 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 8,091 miles a year.
Has T921 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T921 LYB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T921 LYB 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 T921 LYB find?
T921 LYB failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: brake performance not tested; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring insecure upper mounting missing, and 15 more.

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