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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

T123 JLTMOT history

T123 JLT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,839 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 JLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 JLT was last recorded at 135,839 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,375 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
6,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,839 miles
  • 2024 – 135,375 miles
  • 2023 – 132,104 miles
  • 2022 – 121,594 miles
  • 2021 – 111,131 miles
  • 2020 – 102,777 miles
  • 2019 – 92,929 miles
  • 2018 – 84,790 miles
  • 2017 – 74,206 miles
  • 2016 – 64,040 miles
  • 2015 – 58,652 miles
  • 2014 – 50,945 miles
  • 2013 – 43,165 miles
  • 2012 – 38,991 miles
  • 2011 – 34,501 miles
  • 2010 – 28,910 miles
  • 2009 – 21,148 miles
  • 2008 – 16,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both front misting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion to rear sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,839 miles5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,839 miles
    Test number
    126091488616
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail135,839 miles (+464)1 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,839 miles
    Test number
    252290879497
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,375 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    506451655111
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail135,375 miles (+3,271)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    857992124616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,104 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,104 miles
    Test number
    846293146638
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,104 miles (+10,510)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,104 miles
    Test number
    296209010845
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,594 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,594 miles
    Test number
    695839402099
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sub frame

  8. Fail121,586 miles (+10,455)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,586 miles
    Test number
    237843087954
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sub frame

  9. Pass111,131 miles (+8,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,131 miles
    Test number
    710547632359
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,777 miles (+9,848)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    499842886826
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated slightly.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight blow from rear exhaust.

  11. Pass92,929 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,929 miles
    Test number
    698842819821
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers have limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail92,915 miles (+8,125)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,915 miles
    Test number
    173160474715
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working built into wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers have limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

  13. Pass84,790 miles (+10,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    892525597761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass74,206 miles (+10,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    146845343477
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass64,040 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    458029957157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,652 miles (+7,707)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    865007085063
    • NoteFront windscreen small stone chip centre bottom.
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

  17. Pass50,945 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    247377684031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,165 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    706834993065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,991 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    177133792015
    • 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)

  20. Pass34,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    686516111133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,501 miles (+5,591)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    709596511131
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass28,910 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,910 miles
    Test number
    813652190005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    442384999097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,148 miles (+4,351)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    253483499056
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass16,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,797 miles
    Test number
    400458258187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T123 JLT

Does T123 JLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 JLT is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T123 JLT?
The MOT on T123 JLT is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 JLT done?
T123 JLT was recorded at 135,839 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,828 miles a year.
Has T123 JLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 JLT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T123 JLT 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 T123 JLT find?
T123 JLT passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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