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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.

V21 LPB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass94,002 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass91,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    532358105077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. Pass72,452 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    423468937583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,451 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,451 miles
    Test number
    107913407675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,774 miles
    Test number
    346018634351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass48,068 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,068 miles
    Test number
    369774132330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass44,841 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    508608121366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,990 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    472587700394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,180 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    414470239378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,800 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    270743138304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,481 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,481 miles
    Test number
    422193437489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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