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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T179 JBAMOT history

T179 JBA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
116,192 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 JBA was last recorded at 116,192 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 7,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,069 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,123 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,192 miles
  • 2021 – 109,069 miles
  • 2020 – 103,197 miles
  • 2019 – 88,680 miles
  • 2018 – 84,457 miles
  • 2017 – 71,025 miles
  • 2016 – 66,472 miles
  • 2015 – 64,741 miles
  • 2014 – 63,561 miles
  • 2013 – 62,104 miles
  • 2012 – 60,821 miles
  • 2011 – 59,687 miles
  • 2010 – 57,730 miles
  • 2009 – 54,585 miles
  • 2008 – 51,920 miles
  • 2007 – 49,247 miles
  • 2006 – 47,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,192 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/f tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/f tyre 2mm and smooth inner edge needs attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/r light unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,192 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    488220646981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,069 miles (+5,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    587803091531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,197 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    384170725959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail103,197 miles (+14,517)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    557333247353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass88,680 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    675188984044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail88,676 miles (+4,219)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    153172550261
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass84,457 miles (+730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,457 miles
    Test number
    987262924694
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 2mm and smooth inner edge needs attention
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  8. Fail83,727 miles (+12,702)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    877323287919
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 2mm and smooth inner edge needs attention
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder guard broken
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  9. Pass71,025 miles (+4,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    833418970746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass66,472 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,472 miles
    Test number
    791660622344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    248176835066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,741 miles (+1,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    757246335011
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass63,561 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    246094744037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,104 miles (+1,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,104 miles
    Test number
    518763543019
    • NoteFront tyres have cracks due to age but not showing ply

  15. Pass60,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    245677242038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,821 miles (+1,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    979947842005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass59,687 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    508786141057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,730 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    880126450015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    183847159479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,585 miles (+2,665)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    184677059436
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail51,920 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,920 miles
    Test number
    392747058014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass51,920 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,920 miles
    Test number
    882597958065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,247 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    141497957421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,631 miles
    Test number
    162668856439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 JBA

Does T179 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 JBA expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 JBA?
The MOT on T179 JBA expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 JBA done?
T179 JBA was recorded at 116,192 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has T179 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 JBA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T179 JBA 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 T179 JBA find?
T179 JBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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