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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T949 LHBMOT history

T949 LHB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
139,018 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T949 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T949 LHB was last recorded at 139,018 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 16,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,671 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
16,347 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,018 miles
  • 2023 – 122,671 miles
  • 2022 – 113,693 miles
  • 2021 – 105,776 miles
  • 2020 – 99,244 miles
  • 2019 – 91,040 miles
  • 2018 – 82,607 miles
  • 2017 – 76,865 miles
  • 2015 – 75,373 miles
  • 2014 – 73,126 miles
  • 2013 – 70,741 miles
  • 2012 – 68,342 miles
  • 2011 – 63,940 miles
  • 2010 – 60,114 miles
  • 2009 – 56,413 miles
  • 2008 – 53,172 miles
  • 2007 – 49,405 miles
  • 2006 – 45,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,018 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT close to cords on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryModified lowered suspension fitted

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,018 miles (+16,347)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,018 miles
    Test number
    499655081830
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT close to cords on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryModified lowered suspension fitted

  2. Pass122,671 miles (+8,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,671 miles
    Test number
    209237140378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension been heavily modified and low

  3. Pass113,693 miles (+106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    680623169377
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail113,587 miles (+7,811)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    181289093760
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass105,776 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    800513906770
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear and central exhaust hanger defective, exhaust secure

  6. Fail105,773 miles (+6,529)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    622313388732
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear and central exhaust hanger defective, exhaust secure

  7. Pass99,244 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,244 miles
    Test number
    944601161565
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail99,225 miles (+8,185)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,225 miles
    Test number
    614016614959
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass91,040 miles (+8,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    974027251212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  10. Pass82,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    817426958394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger bracket snapped but still supported

  11. Fail82,607 miles (+5,742)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    324437529041
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger bracket snapped but still supported

  12. Pass76,865 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    383402069795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,373 miles (+2,247)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    226276045198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on both edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outter edge

  14. Pass73,126 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    287332044113
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Fail73,126 miles (+2,385)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    449122244185
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Pass70,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    945030953181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,741 miles (+2,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    165430253164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,342 miles (+4,402)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    418381252103
    • NoteCorrosion on rearbrake discs
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass63,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    158605041136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,939 miles (+3,825)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    458035141131
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass60,114 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,114 miles
    Test number
    990282730118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,413 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    174120049190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass53,172 miles (+3,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    202660558101
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass49,405 miles (+3,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,405 miles
    Test number
    250675557156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    412678356132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T949 LHB

Does T949 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T949 LHB expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T949 LHB?
The MOT on T949 LHB expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T949 LHB done?
T949 LHB was recorded at 139,018 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has T949 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T949 LHB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T949 LHB 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 T949 LHB find?
T949 LHB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit close to cords on edge, and 2 more.

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