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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V673 LANMOT history

V673 LAN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

V673 LAN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
197,455 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V673 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V673 LAN was last recorded at 197,455 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 9,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2011: 103,037 miles, lower than 132,001 miles on 22 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
187,918 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,537 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,455 miles
  • 2024 – 187,918 miles
  • 2023 – 180,743 miles
  • 2022 – 180,730 miles
  • 2021 – 176,849 miles
  • 2020 – 174,080 miles
  • 2015 – 168,470 miles
  • 2014 – 157,844 miles
  • 2013 – 148,485 miles
  • 2012 – 139,611 miles
  • 2011 – 103,037 miles
  • 2010 – 123,339 miles
  • 2009 – 109,511 miles
  • 2008 – 100,433 miles
  • 2007 – 93,368 miles
  • 2006 – 82,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,455 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly noisy

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,455 miles (+9,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    197,455 miles
    Test number
    674951545808
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly noisy
  2. Pass187,918 miles (+7,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    187,918 miles
    Test number
    541240982997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass180,743 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,743 miles
    Test number
    472843118978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail180,730 miles (+3,881)2 dangerous5 major2 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,730 miles
    Test number
    514979462609
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached all inner drive shaft bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both centre D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rearward (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaks possible radiator and coolant temp switch
    • AdvisoryLower rearward gearbox rubber mount worn also has a broken bolt
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front inner c.v gaiters slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front sun visor missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  5. Pass176,849 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,849 miles
    Test number
    707081463981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sun Visor missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  6. Fail176,848 miles (+2,768)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,848 miles
    Test number
    805143705506
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sun Visor missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Pass174,080 miles (+18)3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,080 miles
    Test number
    808689346882
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle brake pedal spongy
  8. Fail174,062 miles (+5,592)5 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,062 miles
    Test number
    827908161741
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking pressure sensor on pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle brake pedal spongy
  9. Pass168,470 miles (+10,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    168,470 miles
    Test number
    571264959237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass157,844 miles (+9,359)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    205945674200
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion under vehicle
  11. Pass148,485 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,485 miles
    Test number
    408568763272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion under vehicle
  12. Fail148,485 miles (+8,874)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,485 miles
    Test number
    798828363242
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion under vehicle
  13. Pass139,611 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    945618152256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,482 miles (+35,445)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,482 miles
    Test number
    157006412257
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting braket cracked but still supporting exhaust.
  15. Pass103,037 miles (-28,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,037 miles
    Test number
    165661871261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail132,001 miles (+8,662)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    578485261266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass123,339 miles (+13,828)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,339 miles
    Test number
    170866160294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber shroud detached
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded and scored
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in offside track rod bearing
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades deteriorating
  18. Pass109,511 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    121647099124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,433 miles (+7,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,433 miles
    Test number
    103104408227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass93,368 miles (+10,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    981784117248
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass82,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    324456616218
    • NoteOffside door mirror outter cover missing

Questions about V673 LAN

Does V673 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V673 LAN expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V673 LAN?
The MOT on V673 LAN expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V673 LAN done?
V673 LAN was recorded at 197,455 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has V673 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V673 LAN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V673 LAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V673 LAN find?
V673 LAN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust slightly noisy.

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