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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T278 JMSMOT history

T278 JMS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
103,746 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 JMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T278 JMS was last recorded at 103,746 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 2,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2010: 73,736 miles, lower than 80,839 miles on 5 Aug 2009.

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
101,049 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,697 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,746 miles
  • 2022 – 101,049 miles
  • 2021 – 98,133 miles
  • 2020 – 95,409 miles
  • 2019 – 92,802 miles
  • 2018 – 91,047 miles
  • 2017 – 89,157 miles
  • 2016 – 87,505 miles
  • 2015 – 86,203 miles
  • 2014 – 83,610 miles
  • 2013 – 81,818 miles
  • 2012 – 80,288 miles
  • 2011 – 77,409 miles
  • 2010 – 73,736 miles
  • 2009 – 80,839 miles
  • 2008 – 67,018 miles
  • 2007 – 60,546 miles
  • 2006 – 55,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,746 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -offside of floor pan excessively corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened -rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -rear of nearside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -rear of offside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced -front of offside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced -nearside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,746 miles (+2,697)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    534175062827
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -offside of floor pan excessively corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened -rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -rear of nearside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -rear of offside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced -front of offside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced -nearside sill (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    944965248207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,042 miles (+2,909)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    235620190444
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective peddle go's solid once put it to rollers (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.38 lowest i could get it (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely on rotation of front wheels (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely on rotation (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak on pipe befour it meets back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,133 miles (+2,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    995220400434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front noise from brake when used would recommend further inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    721806843168
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,396 miles (+2,594)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    584438090986
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    684459769167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe near silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail92,797 miles (+1,750)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    349996312529
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe near silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass91,047 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,047 miles
    Test number
    996653484420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,157 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,157 miles
    Test number
    532351956629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,505 miles (+1,302)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    109205554472
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubbers in poor condition but still supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass86,203 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,203 miles
    Test number
    149816965948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,610 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    439432414262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,607 miles (+1,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    226591014297
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass81,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    405107723270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,818 miles (+1,530)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    427667623232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass80,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    548529412215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,288 miles (+2,879)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    685549412246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass77,409 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,409 miles
    Test number
    735854321226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,736 miles (-7,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,736 miles
    Test number
    842389420260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,839 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,839 miles
    Test number
    273087919266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,839 miles (+3,821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    212986919230
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,018 miles (+112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    822028028248
    • NoteBoth front fog lights not in good working order

  24. Fail66,906 miles (+6,360)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    532745628215
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front fog lights not in good working order

  25. Pass60,546 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    321069417427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    252283116244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 JMS

Does T278 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 JMS expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 JMS?
The MOT on T278 JMS expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 JMS done?
T278 JMS was recorded at 103,746 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has T278 JMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 JMS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T278 JMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T278 JMS find?
T278 JMS failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -offside of floor pan excessively corroded (marked in yellow chalk), and 10 more.

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