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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T203 JKUMOT history

T203 JKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 238,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
238,213 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 JKU was last recorded at 238,213 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 3,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2013: 124,371 miles, lower than 155,221 miles on 31 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
234,544 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,669 miles
Average per year
8,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,213 miles
  • 2025 – 234,544 miles
  • 2024 – 229,564 miles
  • 2023 – 222,811 miles
  • 2022 – 219,914 miles
  • 2021 – 217,306 miles
  • 2020 – 215,471 miles
  • 2019 – 213,349 miles
  • 2018 – 199,417 miles
  • 2017 – 140,610 miles
  • 2016 – 138,458 miles
  • 2015 – 136,345 miles
  • 2014 – 133,412 miles
  • 2013 – 124,371 miles
  • 2012 – 155,221 miles
  • 2011 – 103,441 miles
  • 2010 – 89,546 miles
  • 2009 – 82,657 miles
  • 2008 – 76,216 miles
  • 2007 – 71,136 miles
  • 2006 – 65,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    238,213 miles
    Test number
    728799768162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail238,213 miles (+3,669)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,213 miles
    Test number
    492452448457
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass234,544 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    234,544 miles
    Test number
    114680922209
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail234,544 miles (+4,980)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,544 miles
    Test number
    191180587802
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass229,564 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    229,564 miles
    Test number
    594729209324
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail229,562 miles (+6,751)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,562 miles
    Test number
    463431950902
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass222,811 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    222,811 miles
    Test number
    257386001060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass219,914 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    219,914 miles
    Test number
    781222386535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass217,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    217,306 miles
    Test number
    862360207217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail217,306 miles (+1,835)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,306 miles
    Test number
    479828751939
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass215,471 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    215,471 miles
    Test number
    936780182367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail215,470 miles (+2,121)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,470 miles
    Test number
    751483392033
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass213,349 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    213,349 miles
    Test number
    295751255261
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail213,340 miles (+13,923)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,340 miles
    Test number
    684851243571
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass199,417 miles (+58,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    199,417 miles
    Test number
    688293984401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass140,610 miles (+2,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,610 miles
    Test number
    534361415668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass138,458 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,458 miles
    Test number
    897036221699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass136,345 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    185730155182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass133,412 miles (+9,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,412 miles
    Test number
    337971854191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass124,371 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    139261953177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail124,371 miles (-30,850)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    418251253195
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass155,221 miles (+51,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    155,221 miles
    Test number
    999572452112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass103,441 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,441 miles
    Test number
    226975541485
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear disc brake scored, Also brake back plate missing

  24. Fail103,441 miles (+13,895)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,441 miles
    Test number
    378365141185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear disc brake scored, Also brake back plate missing

  25. Fail89,546 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    381615540197
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting perrished

  26. Pass89,546 miles (+6,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    881345140192
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting perrished

  27. Pass82,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    853539749104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,657 miles (+6,441)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    130747449184
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass76,216 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    723360948152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail71,136 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    561709147150
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass71,136 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    794889747175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass65,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    820156156121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T203 JKU

Does T203 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T203 JKU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T203 JKU?
The MOT on T203 JKU is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T203 JKU done?
T203 JKU was recorded at 238,213 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 8,630 miles a year.
Has T203 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 JKU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T203 JKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T203 JKU find?
T203 JKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14.

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