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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T187 JOLMOT history

T187 JOL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
94,308 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 JOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 JOL was last recorded at 94,308 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,209 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,308 miles
  • 2022 – 94,209 miles
  • 2021 – 93,659 miles
  • 2020 – 91,864 miles
  • 2019 – 89,758 miles
  • 2018 – 87,723 miles
  • 2017 – 86,080 miles
  • 2016 – 84,233 miles
  • 2015 – 81,794 miles
  • 2014 – 79,125 miles
  • 2013 – 66,213 miles
  • 2012 – 59,328 miles
  • 2011 – 53,703 miles
  • 2010 – 50,801 miles
  • 2009 – 48,173 miles
  • 2008 – 45,111 miles
  • 2007 – 41,907 miles
  • 2006 – 38,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    152697107736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,308 miles (+99)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    415772513171
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (cable disconnected) (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,209 miles (+550)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    444542712645
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (part of hose assemblies) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount weak

  4. Pass93,659 miles (+1,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    305340887123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    294183456109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,864 miles (+2,106)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    668977968390
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear back plate corroded

  7. Pass89,758 miles (+2,035)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    195847794545
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,723 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,723 miles
    Test number
    816200558292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,080 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    717332604810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,233 miles (+2,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,233 miles
    Test number
    723234967298
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass81,794 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    850337113908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,125 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    515119564274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass74,331 miles (+8,118)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    627757424088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged

  14. Pass66,213 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    735901213052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

  15. Fail66,213 miles (+6,885)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    106151013497
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

  16. Pass59,328 miles (+5,625)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,328 miles
    Test number
    425061312059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside reasr tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass53,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    635103711012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,701 miles (+2,900)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,701 miles
    Test number
    306793611002
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding

  19. Pass50,801 miles (+2,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    742734300048
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass48,173 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    772192219059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,111 miles (+3,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    323563208053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,907 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    663304127079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    724812416010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T187 JOL

Does T187 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T187 JOL expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T187 JOL?
The MOT on T187 JOL expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T187 JOL done?
T187 JOL was recorded at 94,308 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has T187 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 JOL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T187 JOL 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 T187 JOL find?
T187 JOL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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