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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T250 JGNMOT history

T250 JGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
95,824 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T250 JGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T250 JGN was last recorded at 95,824 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 2,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2007: 58,269 miles, lower than 58,367 miles on 28 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,376 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,448 miles
Average per year
2,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,824 miles
  • 2024 – 93,376 miles
  • 2023 – 88,824 miles
  • 2022 – 84,833 miles
  • 2021 – 81,258 miles
  • 2020 – 78,064 miles
  • 2019 – 66,813 miles
  • 2018 – 66,633 miles
  • 2017 – 66,554 miles
  • 2016 – 66,379 miles
  • 2015 – 66,126 miles
  • 2014 – 65,947 miles
  • 2012 – 65,649 miles
  • 2011 – 64,810 miles
  • 2010 – 63,788 miles
  • 2007 – 58,269 miles
  • 2006 – 50,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside inner sill area corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside sill area corroded

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    264089472279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill area corroded

  2. Fail95,824 miles (+2,448)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    479666427229
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill area corroded

  3. Pass93,376 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    166096402312
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill area corroded

  4. Fail93,376 miles (+4,552)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    388155746399
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill area corroded

  5. Pass88,824 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    862637355180
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both top strut mounts have slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,823 miles (+3,990)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    757669549356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both top strut mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,833 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    249953478696
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail84,832 miles (+3,574)4 dangerous2 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,832 miles
    Test number
    173182564678
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Permanently bulging, even when pressure on brake system is not applied. (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Permanently bulging, even when pressure on brake system is not applied. (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Permanently bulging in multiple locations, even when pressure on brake system is not applied. (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Permanently bulging, even when pressure on brake system is not applied. (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Not tested due to brake hoses. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Low pressure pipe. Reservoir to pump. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass81,258 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    934516587259
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill by drivers seat belt anchorage corroded but not excessive

  10. Fail81,258 miles (+3,194)3 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    157898711764
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket holding rear silencer to centre has snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill by drivers seat belt anchorage corroded but not excessive

  11. Pass78,064 miles (+11,251)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    299422503189
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight up and down motion

  12. Pass66,813 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    578080287777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,633 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,633 miles
    Test number
    107508714777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,554 miles (+175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    158577271935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear Both wheel bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Discs in poor condition

  15. Pass66,379 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    532627058956
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

  16. Fail66,371 miles (+245)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,371 miles
    Test number
    121491500575
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

  17. Pass66,126 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    849534585070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,947 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    509234084096
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass65,947 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    836154884027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,649 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,649 miles
    Test number
    246276092439
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

  21. Pass65,649 miles (+839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,649 miles
    Test number
    286256392164
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

  22. Pass64,810 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    156512791403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    330150890089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    653636398265
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass58,269 miles (-98)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    390179867200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    442219877109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,367 miles (+7,709)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    140579077196
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass50,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,658 miles
    Test number
    674046966112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,658 miles2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,658 miles
    Test number
    280245066171
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T250 JGN

Does T250 JGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T250 JGN expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T250 JGN?
The MOT on T250 JGN expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T250 JGN done?
T250 JGN was recorded at 95,824 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 2,426 miles a year.
Has T250 JGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T250 JGN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T250 JGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T250 JGN find?
T250 JGN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside inner sill area corroded, and 3 more.

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