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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T181 VKJMOT history

T181 VKJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
131,334 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 VKJ was last recorded at 131,334 miles on 4 Dec 2021, 3,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,866 miles · 1 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,468 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,334 miles
  • 2020 – 127,866 miles
  • 2019 – 125,829 miles
  • 2018 – 125,045 miles
  • 2017 – 122,348 miles
  • 2016 – 118,635 miles
  • 2015 – 114,499 miles
  • 2014 – 110,333 miles
  • 2013 – 106,006 miles
  • 2012 – 101,941 miles
  • 2011 – 100,348 miles
  • 2010 – 98,113 miles
  • 2009 – 95,155 miles
  • 2008 – 89,622 miles
  • 2007 – 78,686 miles
  • 2006 – 66,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,334 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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,334 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,334 miles
    Test number
    315507628234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    532804338422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail127,866 miles (+2,037)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    368727170344
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,829 miles
    Test number
    272138190436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi starting to deteriate

  5. Fail125,829 miles (+19)2 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,829 miles
    Test number
    622490636404
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi starting to deteriate

  6. Fail125,810 miles (+765)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    500627528634
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass125,045 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,045 miles
    Test number
    100272894694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass122,348 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    857305787587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,635 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    161560542400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,499 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,499 miles
    Test number
    525264595148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    328724524449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail110,333 miles (+4,327)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    156774124245
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail106,006 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    589099913249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass106,006 miles (+4,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    619909313281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass101,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,941 miles
    Test number
    996931222247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,941 miles (+1,593)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,941 miles
    Test number
    567651022268
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding slightly

  17. Pass100,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    607381431223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,348 miles (+2,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    985321631235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  19. Fail98,113 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    221484810271
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting corroded

  20. Pass98,113 miles (+2,958)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    810434810287
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting corroded

  21. Pass95,155 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,155 miles
    Test number
    902413939288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,152 miles (+5,530)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    624882639224
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass89,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    702713238214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,622 miles (+10,936)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    270432538284
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass78,686 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    824010447213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,468 miles (+11,726)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,468 miles
    Test number
    590662137256
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass66,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    361287036204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,742 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    993007036212
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about T181 VKJ

Does T181 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 VKJ expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 VKJ?
The MOT on T181 VKJ expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 VKJ done?
T181 VKJ was recorded at 131,334 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2021, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has T181 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 VKJ has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T181 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
T181 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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