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Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

T40 JLHMOT history

T40 JLH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
106,997 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 JLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 JLH was last recorded at 106,997 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 3,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,396 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,601 miles
Average per year
5,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,997 miles
  • 2023 – 103,396 miles
  • 2022 – 99,618 miles
  • 2021 – 94,867 miles
  • 2020 – 90,591 miles
  • 2019 – 88,557 miles
  • 2018 – 82,930 miles
  • 2017 – 78,261 miles
  • 2016 – 73,510 miles
  • 2015 – 68,021 miles
  • 2014 – 62,443 miles
  • 2013 – 55,463 miles
  • 2012 – 46,336 miles
  • 2011 – 37,337 miles
  • 2010 – 27,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected MARKED IN YELLOW

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,997 miles (+3,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,997 miles
    Test number
    693736644435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass103,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    501036998692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,393 miles (+12)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    958019085771
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,381 miles (+3,763)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    362392333105
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,618 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    447183617418
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,613 miles (+4,746)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,613 miles
    Test number
    351560561079
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,867 miles (+4,276)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    220633251448
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,591 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,591 miles
    Test number
    200536001135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,557 miles (+5,627)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    712987738406
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,930 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    619823284995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    247272240916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail78,261 miles (+4,751)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    801347475306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass73,510 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,510 miles
    Test number
    227801548841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,021 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,021 miles
    Test number
    620357689411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,443 miles (+6,980)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    768465854247
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass55,463 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,463 miles
    Test number
    235913453210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,435 miles (+9,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    967942853203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,336 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    966927422216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,337 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    608277911290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,330 miles
    Test number
    383461990131
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T40 JLH

Does T40 JLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 JLH expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 JLH?
The MOT on T40 JLH expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 JLH done?
T40 JLH was recorded at 106,997 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 5,828 miles a year.
Has T40 JLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 JLH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 JLH 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 T40 JLH find?
T40 JLH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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