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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T234 JLKMOT history

T234 JLK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
151,815 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T234 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T234 JLK was last recorded at 151,815 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,815 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,815 miles
  • 2024 – 150,682 miles
  • 2023 – 148,241 miles
  • 2022 – 136,575 miles
  • 2020 – 134,084 miles
  • 2018 – 131,256 miles
  • 2017 – 127,120 miles
  • 2016 – 121,486 miles
  • 2015 – 108,499 miles
  • 2014 – 103,166 miles
  • 2013 – 97,362 miles
  • 2012 – 91,239 miles
  • 2010 – 82,187 miles
  • 2009 – 75,958 miles
  • 2008 – 67,767 miles
  • 2007 – 59,656 miles
  • 2006 – 52,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,815 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,815 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,815 miles
    Test number
    336705675617
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,815 miles (+1,133)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,815 miles
    Test number
    285684432734
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,682 miles (+2,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,682 miles
    Test number
    730059849281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  4. Pass148,241 miles (+11,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,241 miles
    Test number
    994415931793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,575 miles
    Test number
    690786723563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,564 miles (+2,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,564 miles
    Test number
    713662562763
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,084 miles (+2,828)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    797290211970
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing wheel arch corroded

  8. Pass131,256 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,256 miles
    Test number
    187184549207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to osf wheel arch and sill not structural
    • AdvisoryDamage to nsr sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre bracket corroded

  9. Fail131,256 miles (+4,136)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,256 miles
    Test number
    676530972870
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to osf wheel arch and sill not structural
    • AdvisoryDamage to nsr sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre bracket corroded

  10. Pass127,120 miles (+5,634)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,120 miles
    Test number
    755018646088
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryHorn sound slightly inferior to normal, but adequate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge, quite low in places

  11. Pass121,486 miles (+12,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,486 miles
    Test number
    638886772454
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn abnormally on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs corroded

  12. Pass108,499 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    107710315157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner tread
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe support bracket broken
    • NoteModerate play in both steering rack ends
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre (punctured)
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  13. Fail108,499 miles (+5,333)3 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    675960315189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner tread
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe support bracket broken
    • NoteModerate play in both steering rack ends
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre (punctured)
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  14. Fail103,166 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    167345004127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  15. Pass103,166 miles (+5,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    577095104174
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  16. Pass97,362 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    765779203121
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail91,239 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    155571902177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass91,239 miles (+9,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    235321502456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass82,187 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    434729770209
    • NoteBoth front b/discs worn on inside

  20. Fail82,182 miles (+6,224)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    673807470244
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front b/discs worn on inside

  21. Fail75,958 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    521642289241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass75,958 miles (+8,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    632462489219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,767 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    351854088240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,103 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    833882448286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,084 miles (+7,428)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    640421548240
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass59,656 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    473180027268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    772033436243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T234 JLK

Does T234 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T234 JLK expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T234 JLK?
The MOT on T234 JLK expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T234 JLK done?
T234 JLK was recorded at 151,815 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has T234 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T234 JLK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T234 JLK 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 T234 JLK find?
T234 JLK passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 8 more.

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