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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T181 JHNMOT history

T181 JHN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,153 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 JHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 JHN was last recorded at 52,153 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,879 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,153 miles
  • 2025 – 51,879 miles
  • 2024 – 51,821 miles
  • 2023 – 51,682 miles
  • 2022 – 51,423 miles
  • 2021 – 51,065 miles
  • 2020 – 50,323 miles
  • 2019 – 49,538 miles
  • 2018 – 48,877 miles
  • 2017 – 48,342 miles
  • 2016 – 48,221 miles
  • 2015 – 48,072 miles
  • 2014 – 47,907 miles
  • 2013 – 46,945 miles
  • 2012 – 46,510 miles
  • 2011 – 45,274 miles
  • 2010 – 44,281 miles
  • 2009 – 43,043 miles
  • 2008 – 39,227 miles
  • 2007 – 35,887 miles
  • 2006 – 33,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,153 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 ALL tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,153 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    744162022431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 ALL tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass51,879 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,879 miles
    Test number
    653540578254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,821 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    167732705961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass51,682 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    512128860452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,423 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,423 miles
    Test number
    712761355036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,065 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    463764330635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,323 miles (+785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    382190099836
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,538 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    186777395454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,877 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,877 miles
    Test number
    493486769802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,342 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    993616675637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    497686466110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,221 miles (+149)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    529718854711
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass48,072 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    689589425112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,907 miles
    Test number
    989452844142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,907 miles (+962)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,907 miles
    Test number
    418342244172
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass46,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    346089623155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,945 miles (+435)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    369622823197
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass46,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    489115422196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,510 miles (+1,236)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    296564222433
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass45,274 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,274 miles
    Test number
    479954501187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,281 miles
    Test number
    143238470028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,281 miles (+1,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,281 miles
    Test number
    413238370049
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass43,043 miles (+3,816)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,043 miles
    Test number
    721579099094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside inner cv boot clip missing

  24. Pass39,227 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,227 miles
    Test number
    692993408181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,887 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    711888787072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass35,887 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    723598587004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,279 miles
    Test number
    184310376421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 JHN

Does T181 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 JHN is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 JHN?
The MOT on T181 JHN is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 JHN done?
T181 JHN was recorded at 52,153 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 932 miles a year.
Has T181 JHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 JHN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T181 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 T181 JHN find?
T181 JHN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 all tyres inner side walls.

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