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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T39 VAJMOT history

T39 VAJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,483 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T39 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T39 VAJ was last recorded at 141,483 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,476 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,483 miles
  • 2025 – 141,476 miles
  • 2021 – 140,598 miles
  • 2019 – 139,232 miles
  • 2018 – 136,958 miles
  • 2016 – 135,700 miles
  • 2013 – 133,889 miles
  • 2012 – 128,429 miles
  • 2011 – 119,761 miles
  • 2010 – 110,372 miles
  • 2009 – 102,802 miles
  • 2008 – 96,405 miles
  • 2007 – 89,704 miles
  • 2006 – 83,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,483 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,483 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,483 miles
    Test number
    558752376815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,476 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    364673664832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,598 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,598 miles
    Test number
    462363715603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,232 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,232 miles
    Test number
    140729812215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,958 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    739070556532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,700 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    135,700 miles
    Test number
    189129073877
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
  7. Pass133,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,889 miles
    Test number
    599187123209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,889 miles (+5,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,889 miles
    Test number
    357226123432
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass128,429 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,429 miles
    Test number
    848570732251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,421 miles (+8,660)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,421 miles
    Test number
    355069522441
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  11. Pass119,761 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,761 miles
    Test number
    245968421225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteN/s rack has slight play
  12. Fail119,761 miles (+9,389)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,761 miles
    Test number
    269798321223
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteN/s rack has slight play
  13. Pass110,372 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    521261830204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNo rear screen wash
  14. Fail110,368 miles (+7,566)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    233941330222
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNo rear screen wash
  15. Pass102,802 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    743409629260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBoth inner drive shaft boots leaking
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  16. Fail102,802 miles (+6,397)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    673109229263
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBoth inner drive shaft boots leaking
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  17. Pass96,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    594329418263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,405 miles (+6,701)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    570168818268
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass89,704 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    281766007274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,256 miles (+21,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    932018256165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    863383756102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T39 VAJ

Does T39 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T39 VAJ is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T39 VAJ?
The MOT on T39 VAJ is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T39 VAJ done?
T39 VAJ was recorded at 141,483 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has T39 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T39 VAJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on T39 VAJ 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 T39 VAJ find?
T39 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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