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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T236 JGNMOT history

T236 JGN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,222 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T236 JGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T236 JGN was last recorded at 121,222 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,220 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,222 miles
  • 2021 – 121,199 miles
  • 2020 – 114,989 miles
  • 2019 – 103,628 miles
  • 2017 – 102,508 miles
  • 2016 – 99,899 miles
  • 2015 – 97,516 miles
  • 2014 – 96,293 miles
  • 2013 – 93,355 miles
  • 2012 – 88,558 miles
  • 2010 – 83,789 miles
  • 2009 – 78,633 miles
  • 2008 – 73,267 miles
  • 2007 – 67,975 miles
  • 2006 – 62,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,222 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,222 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,222 miles
    Test number
    880737681239
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,220 miles (+21)5 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,220 miles
    Test number
    463420112601
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,199 miles (+6,210)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    101145475440
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust join knocking on rear axle

  4. Pass114,989 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,989 miles
    Test number
    506270586636
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail114,893 miles (+11,265)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,893 miles
    Test number
    415954251361
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,628 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    458423898016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,615 miles (+1,107)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,615 miles
    Test number
    111341370386
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass102,508 miles (+32)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    550590558651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail102,476 miles (+2,577)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,476 miles
    Test number
    260004344997
    • FailureFront drive shaft damaged loose (2.5.C.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass99,899 miles (+85)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    605495798416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre depth low and sidewalls perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryTyre size different front to rear

  11. Fail99,814 miles (+2,298)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    790813490764
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre depth low and sidewalls perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryTyre size different front to rear

  12. Pass97,516 miles (+1,223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    936789035198
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,293 miles (+6)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    597718654055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre's in poor condition

  14. Fail96,287 miles (+2,932)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    967037354046
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre's in poor condition

  15. Pass93,355 miles (+4,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    538907953003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass88,558 miles (+4,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,558 miles
    Test number
    708980412049
    • NoteCentre/ rear exhaust system rusty

  17. Pass83,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    950035960304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,789 miles (+5,156)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    322634060387
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass78,633 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    461531149440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,267 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    332073338389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass67,975 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    572981247300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,740 miles
    Test number
    401924616388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T236 JGN

Does T236 JGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T236 JGN is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T236 JGN?
The MOT on T236 JGN is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T236 JGN done?
T236 JGN was recorded at 121,222 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has T236 JGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T236 JGN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T236 JGN 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 T236 JGN find?
T236 JGN passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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