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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T37 JBLMOT history

T37 JBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,327 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 JBL
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
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 JBL was last recorded at 121,327 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 3,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,865 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,462 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,327 miles
  • 2023 – 117,865 miles
  • 2022 – 115,364 miles
  • 2020 – 111,237 miles
  • 2019 – 109,030 miles
  • 2018 – 105,923 miles
  • 2017 – 104,244 miles
  • 2016 – 103,156 miles
  • 2015 – 101,073 miles
  • 2014 – 97,974 miles
  • 2013 – 96,117 miles
  • 2012 – 94,281 miles
  • 2011 – 90,952 miles
  • 2009 – 83,016 miles
  • 2008 – 74,507 miles
  • 2007 – 63,531 miles
  • 2006 – 58,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,327 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front to rear sill section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,327 miles (+3,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,327 miles
    Test number
    923203198568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,865 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    306133854283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,364 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,364 miles
    Test number
    121598377379
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To Rear Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass111,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,237 miles
    Test number
    639209698020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear sill section

  5. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    335862423633
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear sill section

  6. Pass109,030 miles (+3,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    540902673604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,923 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,923 miles
    Test number
    892515867100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,244 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,244 miles
    Test number
    980115822039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,156 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,156 miles
    Test number
    258015548415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass101,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    275634935141
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail101,073 miles (+3,099)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    779244435179
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass97,974 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    659935634105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Fail97,974 miles (+1,857)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    215862324407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass96,117 miles (+1,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,117 miles
    Test number
    358278163047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail94,281 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    677880372033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass94,281 miles (+3,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    686880872085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass90,952 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    998118061018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,016 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    474507129308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,507 miles (+10,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    474199928304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,531 miles (+1,791)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    764744847373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass61,740 miles (+3,087)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    521860087023
    • NoteChip in windscreen zone B
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  22. Pass58,653 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    402681686070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

Questions about T37 JBL

Does T37 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 JBL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T37 JBL?
The MOT on T37 JBL is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T37 JBL done?
T37 JBL was recorded at 121,327 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has T37 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 JBL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T37 JBL 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 T37 JBL find?
T37 JBL passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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