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Volkswagen Golf

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T275 VKJMOT history

T275 VKJ is an orange petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Dec 2023
Mileage
100,234 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T275 VKJ was last recorded at 100,234 miles on 9 Dec 2023, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,337 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,234 miles
  • 2022 – 97,337 miles
  • 2021 – 93,468 miles
  • 2020 – 89,443 miles
  • 2019 – 83,267 miles
  • 2018 – 82,201 miles
  • 2017 – 81,023 miles
  • 2016 – 79,432 miles
  • 2015 – 77,591 miles
  • 2014 – 74,583 miles
  • 2013 – 70,314 miles
  • 2012 – 65,888 miles
  • 2011 – 62,260 miles
  • 2010 – 57,523 miles
  • 2008 – 52,019 miles
  • 2007 – 49,514 miles
  • 2006 – 47,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,234 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Movement in front inner steering joints.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both rear brake discs worn and corroded (Advise attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,234 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    325476476967
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Movement in front inner steering joints.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,337 miles
    Test number
    198575955819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail97,337 miles (+3,869)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,337 miles
    Test number
    182731683678
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    288934871619
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and corroded (Advise attention
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention

  5. Fail93,468 miles (+4,025)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    809592562820
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and corroded (Advise attention
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention

  6. Pass89,443 miles (+6,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,443 miles
    Test number
    716342711932
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake rubbing slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r door stiff/hard to open

  7. Pass83,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,267 miles
    Test number
    672821845296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail83,267 miles (+1,066)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,267 miles
    Test number
    863884337219
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass82,201 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    383104626971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,023 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    997033151268
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres starting to perish side walls
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres starting to perish side walls

  11. Pass79,432 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    280078413050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres side walls starting to perish

  12. Fail79,424 miles (+1,833)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,424 miles
    Test number
    225666604548
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working lens broken (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres side walls starting to perish

  13. Pass77,591 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    518991975145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,583 miles (+4,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    767094374153
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish

  15. Pass70,314 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    688621273153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,888 miles (+3,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    607218672151
    • NoteO/s/f slight 3/4 wear getting down

  17. Pass62,260 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,260 miles
    Test number
    188976201282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    431981910264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,523 miles (+5,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    260451410256
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass52,019 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    794186218316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,514 miles (+2,215)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    300462817322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre has a nail in it

  22. Pass47,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    572819926205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T275 VKJ

Does T275 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 VKJ expired on 25 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 VKJ?
The MOT on T275 VKJ expired on 25 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 VKJ done?
T275 VKJ was recorded at 100,234 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2023, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has T275 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 VKJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T275 VKJ 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 T275 VKJ find?
T275 VKJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 12 more.

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