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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T125 JKGMOT history

T125 JKG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 95,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,504 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T125 JKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T125 JKG was last recorded at 95,504 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,503 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,504 miles
  • 2024 – 89,287 miles
  • 2023 – 65,146 miles
  • 2022 – 50,875 miles
  • 2021 – 48,103 miles
  • 2020 – 48,005 miles
  • 2019 – 47,368 miles
  • 2018 – 46,568 miles
  • 2017 – 46,094 miles
  • 2016 – 45,199 miles
  • 2015 – 44,390 miles
  • 2014 – 43,589 miles
  • 2013 – 42,803 miles
  • 2012 – 42,117 miles
  • 2011 – 41,305 miles
  • 2010 – 40,023 miles
  • 2009 – 38,125 miles
  • 2008 – 35,417 miles
  • 2007 – 33,040 miles
  • 2006 – 30,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,504 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

35 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,504 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    706669532907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,503 miles (+11)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,503 miles
    Test number
    475407517118
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car over heated (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail95,492 miles (+6,205)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    969372544151
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    989483837599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,260 miles (+24,114)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    577623290119
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,146 miles (+14,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    406072614068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust

  7. Pass50,875 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    601964573645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail50,873 miles (+2,464)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    107143429443
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    462146426670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail48,408 miles (+305)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    532375453472
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    710792231040
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail48,103 miles (+98)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    191850830759
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,005 miles
    Test number
    939707534562
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail48,005 miles (+637)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,005 miles
    Test number
    746104840217
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass47,368 miles (+800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    984601155746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil on gearbox

  16. Pass46,568 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    248789501051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,094 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,094 miles
    Test number
    108581404632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    604570234854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,199 miles (+809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    809385289129
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail44,390 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    695991115107
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass44,390 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    917611815184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    656396204199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,589 miles (+786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    795095304150
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass42,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    255405403134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,803 miles (+686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    285112903137
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  26. Pass42,117 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    908842502105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,305 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    258888501467
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn edges

  28. Pass41,305 miles (+1,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    955758201194
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn edges

  29. Pass40,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    953627510172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail40,023 miles (+1,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    343417110143
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass38,125 miles (+2,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    603853619197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass35,417 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    514318108135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  33. Pass33,040 miles (+2,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    701788907179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  34. Pass30,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,128 miles
    Test number
    963467816167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail30,128 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,128 miles
    Test number
    600316516129
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T125 JKG

Does T125 JKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T125 JKG is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T125 JKG?
The MOT on T125 JKG is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T125 JKG done?
T125 JKG was recorded at 95,504 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has T125 JKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T125 JKG has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T125 JKG 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 T125 JKG find?
T125 JKG passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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