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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1983 · 1,780 cc

JAF 287MOT history

JAF 287 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Feb 1983. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

JAF 287 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
185,129 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAF 287
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,780 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
18 Feb 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAF 287 was last recorded at 185,129 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,046 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,129 miles
  • 2020 – 185,046 miles
  • 2019 – 185,038 miles
  • 2018 – 184,367 miles
  • 2017 – 184,033 miles
  • 2016 – 183,479 miles
  • 2015 – 182,738 miles
  • 2014 – 181,339 miles
  • 2013 – 179,643 miles
  • 2012 – 177,344 miles
  • 2011 – 174,403 miles
  • 2010 – 172,060 miles
  • 2009 – 168,682 miles
  • 2008 – 163,932 miles
  • 2007 – 160,503 miles
  • 2006 – 156,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,129 miles
    Test number
    936768131321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail185,129 miles (+83)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,129 miles
    Test number
    726813267954
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass185,046 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,046 miles
    Test number
    490368862387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass185,038 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,038 miles
    Test number
    808789897259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail185,034 miles (+667)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,034 miles
    Test number
    781389738626
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,367 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    184,367 miles
    Test number
    867767848568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,033 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    184,033 miles
    Test number
    467481623328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail184,032 miles (+553)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,032 miles
    Test number
    856315371728
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass183,479 miles (+741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    183,479 miles
    Test number
    152127448527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass182,738 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    182,738 miles
    Test number
    885671894893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,339 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    181,339 miles
    Test number
    325590564221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass179,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    179,643 miles
    Test number
    286923063227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail179,643 miles (+2,299)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,643 miles
    Test number
    507245253241
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  14. Fail177,344 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,344 miles
    Test number
    339271162497
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass177,344 miles (+2,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    177,344 miles
    Test number
    939531762209
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass174,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    174,403 miles
    Test number
    386968141220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail174,403 miles (+2,343)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,403 miles
    Test number
    707578741293
    • Repaired at testExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass172,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    172,060 miles
    Test number
    163373140248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail172,060 miles (+3,378)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,060 miles
    Test number
    874558720208
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass168,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    168,682 miles
    Test number
    303276949478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail168,682 miles (+4,750)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,682 miles
    Test number
    612486049268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass163,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    163,932 miles
    Test number
    891048748294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail163,932 miles (+3,429)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,932 miles
    Test number
    470895948288
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass160,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    160,503 miles
    Test number
    250452747206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail160,503 miles (+4,334)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,503 miles
    Test number
    322769427475
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass156,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    156,169 miles
    Test number
    780385436271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail156,169 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,169 miles
    Test number
    444514936237
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about JAF 287

What vehicle is registration JAF 287 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAF 287 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Feb 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JAF 287 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JAF 287 expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JAF 287?
The MOT on JAF 287 expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JAF 287 done?
JAF 287 was recorded at 185,129 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 1,900 miles a year.
Has JAF 287 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAF 287 has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on JAF 287 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 JAF 287 find?
JAF 287 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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