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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T965 LANMOT history

T965 LAN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
92,438 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T965 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T965 LAN was last recorded at 92,438 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 1,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,428 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,010 miles
Average per year
3,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,438 miles
  • 2024 – 91,428 miles
  • 2023 – 90,204 miles
  • 2022 – 88,755 miles
  • 2019 – 88,725 miles
  • 2018 – 88,678 miles
  • 2017 – 88,441 miles
  • 2016 – 88,376 miles
  • 2015 – 79,981 miles
  • 2014 – 71,513 miles
  • 2013 – 65,909 miles
  • 2012 – 60,701 miles
  • 2011 – 56,981 miles
  • 2010 – 54,757 miles
  • 2009 – 51,299 miles
  • 2008 – 45,692 miles
  • 2007 – 40,790 miles
  • 2006 – 35,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,438 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,438 miles (+1,010)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,438 miles
    Test number
    653304114074
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass91,428 miles (+1,224)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    755384027759
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,204 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    552802611880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,755 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    772114474537
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished and split

  5. Pass88,725 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    753067236416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,721 miles (+43)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    111022426951
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRattle from kat

  7. Pass88,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    648186242425
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail88,678 miles (+237)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    768962957324
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass88,441 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    195138168767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  10. Fail88,441 miles (+65)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    754581818847
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  11. Fail88,376 miles (+8,395)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    102885201171
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  12. Pass79,981 miles (+8,468)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    636070805177
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass71,513 miles (+5,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    248780324176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,909 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    289611223116
    • 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)

  15. Fail65,905 miles (+5,204)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    455575303184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic wrapped around nearside front drive shaft, recommend attention
    • NoteRecommend check tyre pressures and steering track

  16. Pass60,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    299840312172
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail60,701 miles (+3,720)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    359139702153
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass56,981 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    448536811121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,757 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,757 miles
    Test number
    691790680183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    530978869106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail51,299 miles (+5,607)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    671268669155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass45,692 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    244405078426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    703838877148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail450,790 miles (+415,594)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    450,790 miles
    Test number
    222438077432
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  25. Pass35,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    252140386111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T965 LAN

Does T965 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T965 LAN expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T965 LAN?
The MOT on T965 LAN expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T965 LAN done?
T965 LAN was recorded at 92,438 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 3,040 miles a year.
Has T965 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T965 LAN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T965 LAN 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 T965 LAN find?
T965 LAN passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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