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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R599 VJAMOT history

R599 VJA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

R599 VJA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
165,853 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 VJA
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
2 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 VJA was last recorded at 165,853 miles on 10 May 2022, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,480 miles · 27 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
6,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,853 miles
  • 2020 – 165,480 miles
  • 2019 – 162,982 miles
  • 2018 – 162,954 miles
  • 2017 – 160,028 miles
  • 2016 – 155,235 miles
  • 2015 – 151,806 miles
  • 2014 – 144,098 miles
  • 2013 – 132,588 miles
  • 2012 – 121,594 miles
  • 2011 – 111,933 miles
  • 2010 – 99,671 miles
  • 2009 – 86,312 miles
  • 2008 – 72,202 miles
  • 2007 – 56,523 miles
  • 2006 – 55,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,853 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Expansion tank cap missing (coolant leak)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,853 miles (+373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,853 miles
    Test number
    676919015789
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,480 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,480 miles
    Test number
    450928039549
    • AdvisoryFront both top upper struts have movement as per special notice

  3. Pass162,982 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,982 miles
    Test number
    363338924832
    • AdvisoryBoth sides, inner sills, corroded but not excessive

  4. Pass162,954 miles (+2,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,954 miles
    Test number
    972383006745
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass160,028 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,028 miles
    Test number
    743089424850
    • AdvisoryExpansion tank cap missing (coolant leak)

  6. Fail159,992 miles (+4,757)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,992 miles
    Test number
    172403092871
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExpansion tank cap missing (coolant leak)

  7. Pass155,235 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    155,235 miles
    Test number
    256914876620
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail155,208 miles (+3,402)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,208 miles
    Test number
    585895852287
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass151,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    151,806 miles
    Test number
    291123870999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail151,806 miles (+7,708)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,806 miles
    Test number
    988709822920
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail144,098 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,098 miles
    Test number
    148341094125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass144,098 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    144,098 miles
    Test number
    527221294198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass141,542 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,542 miles
    Test number
    477164874064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail141,542 miles (+8,954)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,542 miles
    Test number
    888190274072
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass132,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,588 miles
    Test number
    165983763107
    • 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)

  16. Fail132,588 miles (+10,994)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,588 miles
    Test number
    976603963148
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass121,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,594 miles
    Test number
    375122172112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,594 miles (+9,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,594 miles
    Test number
    169541372190
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass111,933 miles (+12,262)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    407395681157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft boot is split

  20. Pass99,671 miles (+13,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    341408160157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass86,312 miles (+14,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    583889989162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,202 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,202 miles
    Test number
    874093068272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,103 miles (+3,340)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,103 miles
    Test number
    234813458217
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  24. Fail68,763 miles (+12,240)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,763 miles
    Test number
    264376488075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s rear brake-pad low, front & rear discs are lipped,play noted in front upper suspension mounts (n/s more-so), re-alignment needed & failed lamp adjuster faulty. Thanx.

  25. Pass56,523 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    590073847014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    161284216140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 VJA

Does R599 VJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 VJA expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 VJA?
The MOT on R599 VJA 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 R599 VJA done?
R599 VJA was recorded at 165,853 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 6,877 miles a year.
Has R599 VJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 VJA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on R599 VJA 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 R599 VJA find?
R599 VJA passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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