
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc
P501 HJCMOT history
P501 HJC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2016 and it has passed 10 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2016
- Mileage
- 171,740 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 10 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P501 HJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2016
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
P501 HJC was last recorded at 171,740 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 171,732 miles · 26 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 171,740 miles
- 2016 – 171,374 miles
- 2015 – 163,362 miles
- 2013 – 155,759 miles
- 2012 – 150,383 miles
- 2011 – 150,383 miles
- 2010 – 150,309 miles
- 2009 – 144,937 miles
- 2008 – 136,928 miles
- 2007 – 129,718 miles
- 2006 – 120,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorCentral Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap missing
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.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,740 miles (+8)10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,740 miles
- Test number
- 270613913187
- MajorCentral Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap missing
Fail171,732 miles3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,732 miles
- Test number
- 188876964056
- 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))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail171,732 miles (+358)10 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,732 miles
- Test number
- 924765491254
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to water leak on engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail171,374 miles (+8,012)17 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,374 miles
- Test number
- 766697252868
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at front (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at front (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
- Advisory2. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.
- Advisory3. Offside front tyre wearing low.
Pass163,362 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 163,362 miles
- Test number
- 405549655043
- NoteFront inner sills corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to limit
Fail163,362 miles (+7,603)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,362 miles
- Test number
- 336458355037
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteFront inner sills corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to limit
Pass155,759 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 155,759 miles
- Test number
- 188761543256
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail155,757 miles (+5,374)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,757 miles
- Test number
- 577356133295
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass150,383 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 150,383 miles
- Test number
- 586751292100
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSills coverd
Fail150,383 miles1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,383 miles
- Test number
- 215738282189
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSills coverd
Pass150,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 150,383 miles
- Test number
- 299117991082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,383 miles (+74)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,383 miles
- Test number
- 288697981084
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Note0/s/r door dont open
- NoteSills coverd
- NoteSlight play in sterring rack o/s
Pass150,309 miles (+5,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 150,309 miles
- Test number
- 370351780222
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass144,937 miles (+185)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 144,937 miles
- Test number
- 200319389247
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAirbag light on!
- NoteBoth centre exhaust mounts wearing away on body but ok!
- NoteRear no/plate discolouring but legible!
Fail144,752 miles (+7,824)5 dangerous5 failures8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,752 miles
- Test number
- 514630989245
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureSide repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth centre exhaust mounts wearing away on body but ok!
- NoteCannot see inner rear brake pads!
- NoteRear no/plate discolouring but legible!
Pass136,928 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 136,928 miles
- Test number
- 922011388260
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteAir bag light stays on
- NoteR/no/plate discolouring but legible
Fail136,927 miles (+7,209)5 dangerous4 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,927 miles
- Test number
- 553200188242
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteR/no/plate discolouring but legible
Pass129,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 129,718 miles
- Test number
- 202730267236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,718 miles (+8,720)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,718 miles
- Test number
- 301970767437
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 120,998 miles
- Test number
- 363199366408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,998 miles (+3,379)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,998 miles
- Test number
- 430439066256
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass117,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 117,619 miles
- Test number
- 173808786457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,619 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,619 miles
- Test number
- 362864086096
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight lift in steering column
Questions about P501 HJC
- Does P501 HJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P501 HJC expired on 27 Feb 2016, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P501 HJC?
- The MOT on P501 HJC expired on 27 Feb 2016. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P501 HJC done?
- P501 HJC was recorded at 171,740 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
- Has P501 HJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P501 HJC has failed 13 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on P501 HJC 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 P501 HJC find?
- P501 HJC failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central fuel pipe union leaking; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 12 more.
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