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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

T17 PJLMOT history

T17 PJL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,858 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 PJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 PJL was last recorded at 61,858 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,505 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,858 miles
  • 2024 – 61,505 miles
  • 2022 – 58,132 miles
  • 2021 – 56,918 miles
  • 2020 – 55,842 miles
  • 2019 – 51,909 miles
  • 2018 – 50,869 miles
  • 2017 – 50,147 miles
  • 2016 – 48,618 miles
  • 2015 – 46,619 miles
  • 2014 – 44,626 miles
  • 2013 – 43,808 miles
  • 2012 – 39,577 miles
  • 2011 – 35,124 miles
  • 2010 – 32,403 miles
  • 2009 – 28,439 miles
  • 2008 – 25,702 miles
  • 2007 – 23,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,858 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    151534879849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass61,505 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    152844626211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail61,505 miles (+433)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    803217767726
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,072 miles (+2,940)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    871380417995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass58,132 miles (+1,214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    200039683733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass56,918 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    586525547669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail56,899 miles (+1,057)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,899 miles
    Test number
    956330351555
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass55,842 miles (+3,933)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,842 miles
    Test number
    499768523887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,909 miles (+1,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    767886229896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,869 miles (+722)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    861861807890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass50,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    774036972083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail50,147 miles (+1,529)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    381713990827
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass48,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    684751245437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail48,618 miles (+1,999)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    911412346605
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,619 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,619 miles
    Test number
    875590905183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/front brake showing signs off slight binding

  16. Fail46,610 miles (+1,984)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    159749185476
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/front brake showing signs off slight binding

  17. Pass44,626 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    637800984050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,808 miles (+4,231)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    737047683087
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges + O/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass39,577 miles (+4,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    309732462008
    • NoteNearside parking brake cable chaffing slightly on suspension arm
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

  20. Pass35,124 miles (+2,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    136588671029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass32,403 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,403 miles
    Test number
    792605460030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,439 miles (+2,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    703930979078
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  23. Pass25,702 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,702 miles
    Test number
    531808178063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,142 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,142 miles
    Test number
    812648887042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,978 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,978 miles
    Test number
    933263587048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre stepping inner edge

Questions about T17 PJL

Does T17 PJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 PJL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T17 PJL?
The MOT on T17 PJL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T17 PJL done?
T17 PJL was recorded at 61,858 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has T17 PJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 PJL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T17 PJL 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 T17 PJL find?
T17 PJL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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