Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
T121 NJGMOT history
T121 NJG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,961 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,797 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 NJG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 NJG was last recorded at 125,961 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 13,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,720 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,241 miles
- Average per year
- 4,797 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,961 miles
- 2025 – 112,720 miles
- 2024 – 105,155 miles
- 2023 – 87,630 miles
- 2022 – 85,503 miles
- 2021 – 83,838 miles
- 2020 – 79,798 miles
- 2019 – 77,566 miles
- 2018 – 75,112 miles
- 2017 – 72,708 miles
- 2016 – 69,692 miles
- 2015 – 67,282 miles
- 2014 – 64,666 miles
- 2013 – 61,411 miles
- 2012 – 57,023 miles
- 2011 – 52,766 miles
- 2010 – 47,941 miles
- 2009 – 43,689 miles
- 2008 – 39,034 miles
- 2007 – 34,364 miles
- 2006 – 29,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,961 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead and also has had a welding repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,961 miles (+13,241)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,961 miles
- Test number
- 553079875672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,720 miles (+7,565)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 112,720 miles
- Test number
- 899674650819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,155 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 105,155 miles
- Test number
- 535346164519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,782 miles (+2,627)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,782 miles
- Test number
- 375887115346
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK BY FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,155 miles (+33)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,155 miles
- Test number
- 944025427403
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead and also has had a welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail102,122 miles (+14,492)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,122 miles
- Test number
- 700992158513
- MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead and also has had a welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
Pass87,630 miles (+2,127)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,630 miles
- Test number
- 719554439665
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,503 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 85,503 miles
- Test number
- 497920856400
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail85,487 miles (+1,649)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,487 miles
- Test number
- 852311739355
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,838 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,838 miles
- Test number
- 972757272707
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Fail83,832 miles (+4,034)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,832 miles
- Test number
- 808891490625
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass79,798 miles (+2,232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 79,798 miles
- Test number
- 752737630132
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components have corrosion
Pass77,566 miles (+2,454)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 77,566 miles
- Test number
- 345391578351
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over rear suspension components
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,112 miles (+2,404)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 75,112 miles
- Test number
- 351797070542
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass72,708 miles (+3,016)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 72,708 miles
- Test number
- 798687354920
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rusty (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, pads look ok (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished.
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded.
Pass69,692 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,692 miles
- Test number
- 518836550360
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn, but pads still good (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer side walls perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank under straps are getting rusty
- AdvisoryRear axle beam has surface rust
Fail69,691 miles (+2,409)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,691 miles
- Test number
- 618148490290
- FailureOuter Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn, but pads still good (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer side walls perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank under straps are getting rusty
- AdvisoryRear axle beam has surface rust
Pass67,282 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 67,282 miles
- Test number
- 458951105167
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,666 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,666 miles
- Test number
- 588514594076
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,666 miles (+3,255)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,666 miles
- Test number
- 737844694055
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,411 miles (+4,388)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 61,411 miles
- Test number
- 558657483094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,023 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 57,023 miles
- Test number
- 706469902157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,766 miles (+4,825)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,766 miles
- Test number
- 187009101115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,941 miles (+4,252)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 47,941 miles
- Test number
- 340229200174
- NoteO/s washer weak
Pass43,689 miles (+4,655)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,689 miles
- Test number
- 122467409199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,034 miles (+4,670)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,034 miles
- Test number
- 253039608149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,364 miles (+5,334)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 34,364 miles
- Test number
- 962753007159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,030 miles
- Test number
- 804339806137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T121 NJG
- Does T121 NJG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 NJG is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T121 NJG?
- The MOT on T121 NJG is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T121 NJG done?
- T121 NJG was recorded at 125,961 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
- Has T121 NJG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 NJG has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T121 NJG 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 T121 NJG find?
- T121 NJG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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