
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
V21 LPBMOT history
V21 LPB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2023
- Mileage
- 94,002 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 LPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 LPB was last recorded at 94,002 miles on 10 May 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 93,999 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 94,002 miles
- 2021 – 91,888 miles
- 2020 – 88,649 miles
- 2018 – 83,718 miles
- 2017 – 77,886 miles
- 2016 – 72,452 miles
- 2015 – 66,451 miles
- 2014 – 62,774 miles
- 2013 – 59,409 miles
- 2012 – 48,068 miles
- 2011 – 44,841 miles
- 2010 – 40,990 miles
- 2009 – 38,180 miles
- 2008 – 34,800 miles
- 2007 – 31,481 miles
- 2006 – 25,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear tyre worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,002 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 94,002 miles
- Test number
- 319583162640
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,999 miles (+2,111)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,999 miles
- Test number
- 438609128836
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 91,888 miles
- Test number
- 532358105077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,888 miles (+3,239)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,888 miles
- Test number
- 226421544527
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Pass88,649 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,649 miles
- Test number
- 870013995905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,649 miles (+4,931)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,649 miles
- Test number
- 263430401092
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,718 miles (+38)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 83,718 miles
- Test number
- 888971042580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
Fail83,680 miles (+5,794)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,680 miles
- Test number
- 760886705470
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
Pass77,886 miles (+5,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 77,886 miles
- Test number
- 400262771450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,452 miles (+6,001)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 72,452 miles
- Test number
- 423468937583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,451 miles (+3,677)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,451 miles
- Test number
- 107913407675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 62,774 miles
- Test number
- 346018634351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,762 miles (+3,353)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,762 miles
- Test number
- 468538234346
- 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass59,409 miles (+11,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,409 miles
- Test number
- 705420453305
- 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)
Pass48,068 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,068 miles
- Test number
- 369774132330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,000 miles (+3,159)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,000 miles
- Test number
- 185062532361
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass44,841 miles (+3,851)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,841 miles
- Test number
- 508608121366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,990 miles (+2,810)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,990 miles
- Test number
- 472587700394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,180 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 38,180 miles
- Test number
- 414470239378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,800 miles (+3,319)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 34,800 miles
- Test number
- 270743138304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,481 miles (+5,590)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,481 miles
- Test number
- 422193437489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,891 miles
- Test number
- 444984236305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V21 LPB
- Does V21 LPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V21 LPB expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V21 LPB?
- The MOT on V21 LPB expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V21 LPB done?
- V21 LPB was recorded at 94,002 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
- Has V21 LPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 LPB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on V21 LPB 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 V21 LPB find?
- V21 LPB passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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