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Volkswagen Golf

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T115 VKJMOT history

T115 VKJ is an orange diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
197,089 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T115 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T115 VKJ was last recorded at 197,089 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 4,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,309 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,780 miles
Average per year
7,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,089 miles
  • 2021 – 192,309 miles
  • 2020 – 189,340 miles
  • 2019 – 187,306 miles
  • 2018 – 180,705 miles
  • 2017 – 176,260 miles
  • 2016 – 164,329 miles
  • 2015 – 160,377 miles
  • 2014 – 156,032 miles
  • 2013 – 152,265 miles
  • 2012 – 147,984 miles
  • 2011 – 138,326 miles
  • 2010 – 131,445 miles
  • 2009 – 125,161 miles
  • 2008 – 104,635 miles
  • 2007 – 93,024 miles
  • 2006 – 83,229 miles
  • 2005 – 65,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    197,089 miles
    Test number
    255254770166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail197,089 miles (+4,780)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,089 miles
    Test number
    933415725393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,309 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,309 miles
    Test number
    720107208733
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail192,309 miles (+2,969)2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,309 miles
    Test number
    404724265620
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,340 miles (+2,034)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,340 miles
    Test number
    969573843376
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass187,306 miles (+6,601)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,306 miles
    Test number
    246439771168
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass180,705 miles (+4,445)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,705 miles
    Test number
    232061225430
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass176,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    176,260 miles
    Test number
    784542984496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail176,260 miles (+11,931)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,260 miles
    Test number
    127739043572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass164,329 miles (+3,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,329 miles
    Test number
    546863387022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass160,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    160,377 miles
    Test number
    694641130105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of overheat (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDiesel smell,but no leaks,slight dampness on pipes

  12. Fail160,377 miles (+4,345)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,377 miles
    Test number
    699021931510
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of overheat (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDiesel smell,but no leaks,slight dampness on pipes

  13. Pass156,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,032 miles
    Test number
    599103504385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail156,032 miles (+3,767)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,032 miles
    Test number
    695713704390
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass152,265 miles (+4,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,265 miles
    Test number
    797174533361
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass147,984 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,984 miles
    Test number
    918484652339
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail147,894 miles (+9,568)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,894 miles
    Test number
    498573752435
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass138,326 miles (+6,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    138,326 miles
    Test number
    447894531326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass131,445 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    131,445 miles
    Test number
    380517830364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,444 miles (+6,283)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,444 miles
    Test number
    751569220340
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass125,161 miles (+20,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    125,161 miles
    Test number
    560040929304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,635 miles (+11,611)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,635 miles
    Test number
    624461218389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,024 miles (+9,795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,024 miles
    Test number
    383562427295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,229 miles (+18,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    680552026233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    232886405240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,078 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    454936305263
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T115 VKJ

Does T115 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T115 VKJ expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T115 VKJ?
The MOT on T115 VKJ expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T115 VKJ done?
T115 VKJ was recorded at 197,089 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 7,628 miles a year.
Has T115 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T115 VKJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T115 VKJ 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 T115 VKJ find?
T115 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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