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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T104 JLFMOT history

T104 JLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
80,259 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T104 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T104 JLF was last recorded at 80,259 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 1,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,496 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,763 miles
Average per year
2,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,259 miles
  • 2022 – 78,496 miles
  • 2021 – 75,121 miles
  • 2020 – 71,851 miles
  • 2018 – 63,587 miles
  • 2017 – 59,957 miles
  • 2016 – 57,232 miles
  • 2015 – 54,699 miles
  • 2014 – 51,386 miles
  • 2013 – 47,895 miles
  • 2012 – 45,877 miles
  • 2011 – 43,117 miles
  • 2010 – 41,092 miles
  • 2009 – 38,613 miles
  • 2008 – 36,030 miles
  • 2007 – 31,723 miles
  • 2006 – 28,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,259 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe possible manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80x14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
  • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged/lose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged, no effect on the emitted light.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside mirror casing loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear light lense slightly damaged but not emmiting any white light to rear at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wipers starting to smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,259 miles (+1,763)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,259 miles
    Test number
    977394351075
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe possible manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged/lose

  2. Pass78,496 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    243976398960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing Damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail78,496 miles (+3,375)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    980062063264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing Damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,121 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    474572265439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense damaged, no effect on the emitted light.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing loose.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,050 miles (+3,199)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    276212908733
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense damaged, no effect on the emitted light.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing loose.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    324586476063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense slightly damaged but not emmiting any white light to rear at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear

  7. Fail71,851 miles (+8,264)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    964538495292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense slightly damaged but not emmiting any white light to rear at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear

  8. Pass63,587 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,587 miles
    Test number
    983091095538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    970816202588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,957 miles (+2,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    157194725784
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass57,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    773405473374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,232 miles (+2,533)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    387433261274
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass54,699 miles (+3,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    728953975087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,386 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    268027474077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,365 miles (+3,470)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,365 miles
    Test number
    179976174070
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass47,895 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    378052773071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,858 miles (+1,981)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    387351173055
    • 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)

  18. Pass45,877 miles (+2,760)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    138557772485
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wheel slightly binding

  19. Pass43,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    479021681002
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail43,117 miles (+2,025)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    966981181078
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass41,092 miles (+2,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    753198660038
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass38,613 miles (+2,583)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,613 miles
    Test number
    510665879096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAll tyres on side wall
    • NoteRear number plate slightlyfaded

  23. Pass36,030 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,030 miles
    Test number
    190388978067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,723 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    720302577056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass31,723 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    834092577056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    590300786028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,600 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    141984876004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Questions about T104 JLF

Does T104 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T104 JLF expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T104 JLF?
The MOT on T104 JLF expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T104 JLF done?
T104 JLF was recorded at 80,259 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 2,995 miles a year.
Has T104 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T104 JLF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T104 JLF 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 T104 JLF find?
T104 JLF failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe possible manifold; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 12 more.

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