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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T204 JEYMOT history

T204 JEY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,643 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T204 JEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T204 JEY was last recorded at 135,643 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 4,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,845 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,798 miles
Average per year
4,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,643 miles
  • 2025 – 130,845 miles
  • 2024 – 118,114 miles
  • 2023 – 106,212 miles
  • 2021 – 98,868 miles
  • 2020 – 93,843 miles
  • 2019 – 92,275 miles
  • 2018 – 91,433 miles
  • 2017 – 90,281 miles
  • 2016 – 88,860 miles
  • 2015 – 86,574 miles
  • 2014 – 85,005 miles
  • 2013 – 82,871 miles
  • 2012 – 79,374 miles
  • 2011 – 74,637 miles
  • 2010 – 71,692 miles
  • 2009 – 67,537 miles
  • 2008 – 62,428 miles
  • 2007 – 56,621 miles
  • 2006 – 50,668 miles
  • 2005 – 43,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,643 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,643 miles (+4,798)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    212830823142
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,845 miles (+12,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    196275920951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,114 miles (+11,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    666038490471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,212 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,212 miles
    Test number
    123749889850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,800 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,800 miles
    Test number
    738158027537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail103,780 miles (+4,912)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    178450745944
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,868 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    525163042073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,814 miles (+4,971)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,814 miles
    Test number
    703996798080
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,843 miles (+1,568)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    422562463570
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,275 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    407188543943
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Fail92,269 miles (+836)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    830029411022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Pass91,433 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    451267411698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail91,413 miles (+1,132)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    322042015597
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass90,281 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    307631355144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,860 miles (+2,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    171459508244
    • 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. Pass86,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,574 miles
    Test number
    723715603703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,574 miles (+1,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,574 miles
    Test number
    947231935913
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass85,005 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    795532204393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    468162483255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,871 miles (+3,497)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    405971283287
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass79,374 miles (+4,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    499706092257
    • 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)

  22. Pass74,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    397922591494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,626 miles (+2,934)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    628992791267
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,692 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    593208780204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust monting broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

  25. Fail71,685 miles (+4,148)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    184885280273
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust monting broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

  26. Pass67,537 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    254651289215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,428 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    362472288422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished

  28. Fail62,428 miles (+5,807)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    531912888205
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished

  29. Pass56,621 miles (+5,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    803201287229
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  30. Pass50,668 miles (+6,914)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    783243286245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords showing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inside edge badly worn

  31. Pass43,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    500173485265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T204 JEY

Does T204 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T204 JEY is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T204 JEY?
The MOT on T204 JEY is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T204 JEY done?
T204 JEY was recorded at 135,643 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,507 miles a year.
Has T204 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T204 JEY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T204 JEY 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 T204 JEY find?
T204 JEY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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