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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T261 NKJMOT history

T261 NKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
144,414 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 NKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 NKJ was last recorded at 144,414 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 8,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,251 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,163 miles
Average per year
6,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,414 miles
  • 2021 – 136,251 miles
  • 2020 – 127,178 miles
  • 2019 – 121,694 miles
  • 2018 – 103,763 miles
  • 2017 – 96,229 miles
  • 2016 – 91,334 miles
  • 2015 – 85,496 miles
  • 2014 – 80,692 miles
  • 2013 – 75,122 miles
  • 2012 – 69,422 miles
  • 2011 – 64,530 miles
  • 2010 – 59,779 miles
  • 2009 – 55,168 miles
  • 2008 – 50,749 miles
  • 2007 – 45,474 miles
  • 2006 – 41,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,414 miles (+8,163)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,414 miles
    Test number
    401591815152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass136,251 miles (+9,073)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    868390955188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,178 miles (+5,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,178 miles
    Test number
    640413689874
    • AdvisoryEngine started overheating. Coolant fan inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded

  4. Pass121,694 miles (+8,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    705173651010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded

  5. Pass113,504 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    257674937776
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryLeaking gear box
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  6. Fail113,504 miles (+9,741)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    370716100467
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryLeaking gear box
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  7. Pass103,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,763 miles
    Test number
    709668366704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,760 miles (+7,531)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    338370132167
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass96,229 miles (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    323996535216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass91,334 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    671907576615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,496 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,496 miles
    Test number
    398226275060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,692 miles (+5,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    407476564094
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    159285263083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,122 miles (+5,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    928515663003
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass69,422 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    325541762054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    335370661066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,530 miles (+4,751)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    738600661038
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail59,779 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,779 miles
    Test number
    594707960058
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass59,779 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,779 miles
    Test number
    692217260094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,168 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    622248259086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,749 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    821995168056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,474 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,474 miles
    Test number
    100501867415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    870773676012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,212 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    150383676041
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T261 NKJ

Does T261 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 NKJ expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 NKJ?
The MOT on T261 NKJ expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 NKJ done?
T261 NKJ was recorded at 144,414 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
Has T261 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 NKJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T261 NKJ 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 T261 NKJ find?
T261 NKJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush, and 6 more.

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