
Volkswagen Golf
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T969 LCSMOT history
T969 LCS is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 149,727 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T969 LCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T969 LCS was last recorded at 149,727 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,876 miles · 4 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,851 miles
- Average per year
- 3,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,727 miles
- 2023 – 147,876 miles
- 2021 – 143,276 miles
- 2019 – 139,804 miles
- 2018 – 135,637 miles
- 2017 – 134,972 miles
- 2016 – 133,350 miles
- 2015 – 128,331 miles
- 2014 – 127,888 miles
- 2013 – 126,156 miles
- 2012 – 116,696 miles
- 2011 – 108,153 miles
- 2010 – 105,377 miles
- 2009 – 102,564 miles
- 2008 – 99,934 miles
- 2007 – 92,767 miles
- 2006 – 88,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Reverse lights not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,727 miles (+1,851)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 149,727 miles
- Test number
- 703487631298
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass147,876 miles (+4,600)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 147,876 miles
- Test number
- 130627775097
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPower steering hose slightly loose
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass143,276 miles (+3,472)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 143,276 miles
- Test number
- 258052829313
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort weak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front cv boot slightly leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside front top mount slight lift
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
Pass139,804 miles (+4,167)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,804 miles
- Test number
- 969599644935
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside front cv boot slightly leaking
- AdvisoryPower steering hose insecure
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisorySlight lift in offside front top suspension mount
Pass135,637 miles (+665)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 135,637 miles
- Test number
- 878476754358
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres very low and slight damage
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside front cv boot slight leakage of grease
- AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable damaged
- AdvisoryPassenger seat mechanism worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at front pipe
- AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak
- AdvisorySlight lift in top suspension mounts
Pass134,972 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 134,972 miles
- Test number
- 767267593345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail134,972 miles (+1,622)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,972 miles
- Test number
- 767425614297
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass133,350 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 133,350 miles
- Test number
- 344037913666
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Fail133,349 miles (+5,018)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,349 miles
- Test number
- 481000308488
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,331 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 128,331 miles
- Test number
- 579189965108
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail128,331 miles (+443)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,331 miles
- Test number
- 546327365140
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass127,888 miles (+12)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 127,888 miles
- Test number
- 126176364035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres down to 3mm of tread, perished and worn on edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres down to 3mm of tread
Fail127,876 miles (+1,720)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,876 miles
- Test number
- 888125044028
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass126,156 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 126,156 miles
- Test number
- 648113193073
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail126,156 miles (+9,460)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,156 miles
- Test number
- 177416583046
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass116,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 116,696 miles
- Test number
- 938813772075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,696 miles (+16)5 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,696 miles
- Test number
- 315752272099
- FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail116,680 miles (+8,527)3 dangerous3 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,680 miles
- Test number
- 416024942088
- DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting hanger broken
- NoteNearside front tyre inner edge worn
- NoteNearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked
- NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
Pass108,153 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 108,153 miles
- Test number
- 317939341035
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fail108,153 miles (+2,776)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,153 miles
- Test number
- 928169641080
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass105,377 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 105,377 miles
- Test number
- 981280460073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,564 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,564 miles
- Test number
- 204575609204
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass102,564 miles (+2,630)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 102,564 miles
- Test number
- 641655609228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,934 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 99,934 miles
- Test number
- 502550718285
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear axle bushes starting to perish
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish
Fail99,934 miles (+7,167)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,934 miles
- Test number
- 371118708435
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear axle bushes starting to perish
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish
Pass92,767 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 92,767 miles
- Test number
- 901425807239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,628 miles (+3,985)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,628 miles
- Test number
- 112841307261
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass88,643 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 88,643 miles
- Test number
- 461373976170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,642 miles (+393)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,642 miles
- Test number
- 630150376153
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing
Fail88,249 miles9 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,249 miles
- Test number
- 950372446121
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s track rod end gaitor split.
- NoteSlight play in steering rack n/s.
Questions about T969 LCS
- Does T969 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T969 LCS is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T969 LCS?
- The MOT on T969 LCS is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T969 LCS done?
- T969 LCS was recorded at 149,727 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
- Has T969 LCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T969 LCS has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on T969 LCS 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 T969 LCS find?
- T969 LCS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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