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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T255 JECMOT history

T255 JEC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
105,794 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 JEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 JEC was last recorded at 105,794 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 16,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,157 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
16,637 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,794 miles
  • 2021 – 89,157 miles
  • 2020 – 75,160 miles
  • 2019 – 69,676 miles
  • 2018 – 67,508 miles
  • 2017 – 65,390 miles
  • 2016 – 62,668 miles
  • 2015 – 58,973 miles
  • 2014 – 54,340 miles
  • 2013 – 47,299 miles
  • 2012 – 42,125 miles
  • 2011 – 37,378 miles
  • 2010 – 29,962 miles
  • 2009 – 28,164 miles
  • 2008 – 26,889 miles
  • 2007 – 24,545 miles
  • 2006 – 21,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,794 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear lamp cracked , not showing white light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,794 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    910769814711
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,794 miles (+16,637)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    708857401794
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,157 miles (+13,997)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,157 miles
    Test number
    838923177389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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. Pass75,160 miles (+5,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,160 miles
    Test number
    882312243412
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass69,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    576725387419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked , not showing white light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,676 miles (+2,168)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    415566648360
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked , not showing white light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,508 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    130046691341
    • AdvisoryTyre edges worn

  8. Pass65,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    756127743684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,390 miles (+2,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    262005081985
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass62,668 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    551091066162
    • AdvisoryScreen damaged , springs corroded

  11. Fail62,661 miles (+3,688)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    988136827369
    • DangerousCentre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops corroded and detached.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring badly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension looks lower at o/s/r

  12. Pass58,973 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    145304185487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    379023074076
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Fail54,339 miles (+7,040)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,339 miles
    Test number
    119003174444
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass47,299 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    647287863061
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  16. Fail47,295 miles (+5,170)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,295 miles
    Test number
    106347363092
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass42,125 miles (+4,747)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    386470292090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass37,378 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    936364181029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,377 miles (+7,415)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    605103981089
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    250301480032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,962 miles (+1,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    473171670059
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass28,164 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    804147149017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,889 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    491947858065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass24,545 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,545 miles
    Test number
    181360157482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    461775446079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T255 JEC

Does T255 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T255 JEC expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T255 JEC?
The MOT on T255 JEC expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T255 JEC done?
T255 JEC was recorded at 105,794 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has T255 JEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 JEC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T255 JEC 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 T255 JEC find?
T255 JEC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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