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Volkswagen Golf

Green and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T973 LANMOT history

T973 LAN is a green and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
80,199 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 LAN was last recorded at 80,199 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,199 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,199 miles
  • 2020 – 80,057 miles
  • 2019 – 79,713 miles
  • 2018 – 79,253 miles
  • 2017 – 78,629 miles
  • 2016 – 77,874 miles
  • 2015 – 68,396 miles
  • 2014 – 59,470 miles
  • 2013 – 52,832 miles
  • 2012 – 48,812 miles
  • 2011 – 39,773 miles
  • 2010 – 34,856 miles
  • 2009 – 29,281 miles
  • 2008 – 26,223 miles
  • 2007 – 19,465 miles
  • 2006 – 12,095 miles
  • 2005 – 10,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    103406245588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,199 miles (+142)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    532749426783
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    462008916947
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,057 miles (+344)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    925898374199
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,713 miles (+460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,713 miles
    Test number
    469709035069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,253 miles (+624)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,253 miles
    Test number
    564381585878
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,629 miles (+755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    941134260895
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass77,874 miles (+9,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,874 miles
    Test number
    512076196577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass68,396 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    360192105483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass59,470 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    387144134144
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail59,470 miles (+6,638)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    569684034115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass52,832 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    277674143111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,812 miles (+4,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    715052522366
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass44,640 miles (+4,867)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    535778252079
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  15. Pass39,773 miles (+4,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    267694091411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass34,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    850534690150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,856 miles (+5,575)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    212784890151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail29,281 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    102094909235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre has ageing cracks

  19. Pass29,281 miles (+3,058)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    274074409250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre has ageing cracks

  20. Pass26,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    892571818245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,223 miles (+6,758)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    810551318219
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear lens cracked

  22. Pass19,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    100591717274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,465 miles (+7,370)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    983381817264
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass12,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,095 miles
    Test number
    751140216214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,095 miles (+2,041)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,095 miles
    Test number
    900810916295
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and splitting

  26. Pass10,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    10,054 miles
    Test number
    434446985106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 LAN

Does T973 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T973 LAN expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T973 LAN?
The MOT on T973 LAN expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T973 LAN done?
T973 LAN was recorded at 80,199 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has T973 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 LAN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T973 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 T973 LAN find?
T973 LAN passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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