
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly noisy
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.
Pass197,455 miles (+9,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 197,455 miles
- Test number
- 674951545808
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly noisy
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))
Pass180,743 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 180,743 miles
- Test number
- 472843118978
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Pass139,611 miles (+1,129)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 139,611 miles
- Test number
- 945618152256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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)
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)
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
Pass109,511 miles (+9,078)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 109,511 miles
- Test number
- 121647099124
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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