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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T229 JNCMOT history

T229 JNC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
136,226 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 JNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 JNC was last recorded at 136,226 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,163 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
6,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,226 miles
  • 2023 – 130,229 miles
  • 2022 – 124,866 miles
  • 2021 – 119,905 miles
  • 2020 – 115,606 miles
  • 2019 – 110,824 miles
  • 2018 – 103,383 miles
  • 2017 – 96,020 miles
  • 2016 – 86,074 miles
  • 2015 – 80,169 miles
  • 2014 – 66,575 miles
  • 2013 – 42,830 miles
  • 2012 – 39,385 miles
  • 2011 – 35,729 miles
  • 2010 – 32,447 miles
  • 2009 – 27,731 miles
  • 2008 – 23,981 miles
  • 2007 – 21,891 miles
  • 2006 – 20,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,226 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,226 miles
    Test number
    244546798056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,163 miles (+5,934)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,163 miles
    Test number
    431986539299
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,229 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,229 miles
    Test number
    893655983332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,206 miles (+5,340)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,206 miles
    Test number
    905524758164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,866 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,866 miles
    Test number
    116389305408
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  6. Fail124,776 miles (+4,871)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,776 miles
    Test number
    852625394808
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  7. Pass119,905 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,905 miles
    Test number
    720168829074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,811 miles (+4,205)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,811 miles
    Test number
    842436901140
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,606 miles (+4,782)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,606 miles
    Test number
    291857484657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,824 miles (+7,441)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    588700753939
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,383 miles (+7,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    439613645272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,020 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    289860106121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail96,000 miles (+9,926)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,000 miles
    Test number
    482121712802
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass86,074 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,074 miles
    Test number
    690650851811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,955 miles (+5,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    401518980828
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    499059265018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,169 miles (+13,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    365359265093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,575 miles (+289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    498943674066
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail66,286 miles (+23,456)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,286 miles
    Test number
    187626164438
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass42,830 miles (+3,445)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    189477973032
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

  21. Pass39,385 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    789831182085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail35,729 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    268785781086
    • Repaired at testRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront and rear discs are worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  23. Pass35,729 miles (+3,282)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    846725781008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront and rear discs are worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  24. Pass32,447 miles (+4,716)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    972043480058
    • NoteSlight binding to o/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight imbalance to rear brakes
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rearbrake discs

  25. Pass27,731 miles (+3,750)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    282735079090
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  26. Pass23,981 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    534962578005
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system is starting to deteriorate

  27. Fail23,981 miles (+2,090)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    720972278062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system is starting to deteriorate

  28. Pass21,891 miles (+1,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,891 miles
    Test number
    913209087058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass20,028 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    923410386033
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front dip head lights aim on max low limit
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect top and under side of engine bay due to plastic covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to inspect rear suspension due to plastic cover

Questions about T229 JNC

Does T229 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 JNC expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 JNC?
The MOT on T229 JNC expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 JNC done?
T229 JNC was recorded at 136,226 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 6,374 miles a year.
Has T229 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 JNC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T229 JNC 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 T229 JNC find?
T229 JNC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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