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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T203 JOLMOT history

T203 JOL is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,352 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 JOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 JOL was last recorded at 51,352 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,352 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,352 miles
  • 2024 – 42,420 miles
  • 2020 – 42,361 miles
  • 2019 – 41,827 miles
  • 2018 – 41,246 miles
  • 2017 – 40,501 miles
  • 2015 – 39,056 miles
  • 2014 – 38,043 miles
  • 2013 – 36,727 miles
  • 2012 – 35,356 miles
  • 2011 – 33,836 miles
  • 2010 – 31,835 miles
  • 2009 – 30,631 miles
  • 2008 – 29,001 miles
  • 2007 – 26,353 miles
  • 2006 – 24,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,352 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront under tray insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • General light surface underside component corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,352 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    727386271825
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail51,352 miles (+8,932)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    194600802277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible brake discs same time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking ...tyre 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass42,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,420 miles
    Test number
    265719709055
    • AdvisoryGeneral light surface underside component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail42,420 miles (+59)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,420 miles
    Test number
    807328929770
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light surface underside component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass42,361 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    923933571260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,827 miles (+581)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    109509030061
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,246 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,246 miles
    Test number
    743889466135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,501 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,501 miles
    Test number
    255869356401
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WALL CRACKING CORDS NOT SHOWING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE CRACKING NOT SHOWING CORDS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WALL CRACKING NOT SHOWING CORDS
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail40,501 miles (+1,445)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,501 miles
    Test number
    579190998056
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WALL CRACKING CORDS NOT SHOWING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE CRACKING NOT SHOWING CORDS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WALL CRACKING NOT SHOWING CORDS
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass39,056 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    206260305406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass38,043 miles (+1,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    659995584088
    • NoteSlight play in near side steering rack inner fixing joint

  12. Pass36,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,727 miles
    Test number
    938156483045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail36,727 miles (+1,371)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,727 miles
    Test number
    705926183087
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass35,356 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,356 miles
    Test number
    446032982077
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass33,836 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    318991581016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

  16. Pass31,835 miles (+1,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    450098480026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass30,631 miles (+1,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    180648359448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,001 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,001 miles
    Test number
    473826868002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,353 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    131787957002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    441087046097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail24,527 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    480187046082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T203 JOL

Does T203 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T203 JOL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T203 JOL?
The MOT on T203 JOL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T203 JOL done?
T203 JOL was recorded at 51,352 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,354 miles a year.
Has T203 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 JOL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T203 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 T203 JOL find?
T203 JOL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front under tray insecure, and 1 more.

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