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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T163 JHNMOT history

T163 JHN is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
159,443 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 JHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 JHN was last recorded at 159,443 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 1,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,544 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,899 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,443 miles
  • 2020 – 157,544 miles
  • 2019 – 142,280 miles
  • 2018 – 135,210 miles
  • 2017 – 124,817 miles
  • 2016 – 113,755 miles
  • 2015 – 110,670 miles
  • 2014 – 108,585 miles
  • 2013 – 106,229 miles
  • 2012 – 103,459 miles
  • 2011 – 100,172 miles
  • 2010 – 98,837 miles
  • 2009 – 92,334 miles
  • 2008 – 84,224 miles
  • 2007 – 76,928 miles
  • 2006 – 67,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,443 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    500011244032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,443 miles (+1,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    370213667524
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  3. Pass157,544 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,544 miles
    Test number
    625467394811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,539 miles (+15,259)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,539 miles
    Test number
    865328197627
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,280 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,280 miles
    Test number
    259400112222
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,279 miles (+7,069)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,279 miles
    Test number
    950534528287
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,210 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,210 miles
    Test number
    397168448220
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail135,173 miles (+10,356)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,173 miles
    Test number
    759823370648
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass124,817 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,817 miles
    Test number
    885273420153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail124,816 miles (+11,061)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    989802181204
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass113,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    651966053272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail113,755 miles (+3,085)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    937705055049
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass110,670 miles (+2,085)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    547111715125
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass108,585 miles (+2,356)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,585 miles
    Test number
    417877794057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight bind on nsr wheel

  15. Pass106,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,229 miles
    Test number
    417130803139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail106,229 miles (+2,770)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,229 miles
    Test number
    466179593075
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass103,459 miles (+3,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    168126582414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass100,172 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    197718581412
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass98,837 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    411979800153
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs wearing

  20. Fail98,837 miles (+6,503)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    694134800177
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs wearing

  21. Pass92,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    470655809158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,334 miles (+8,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    660765409177
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  23. Pass84,224 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    411963318147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,928 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    721400317186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    350333906150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about T163 JHN

Does T163 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 JHN expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 JHN?
The MOT on T163 JHN expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 JHN done?
T163 JHN was recorded at 159,443 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has T163 JHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 JHN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T163 JHN 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 T163 JHN find?
T163 JHN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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