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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T418 JAHMOT history

T418 JAH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,206 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T418 JAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T418 JAH was last recorded at 61,206 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,148 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
1,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,206 miles
  • 2025 – 61,148 miles
  • 2024 – 61,063 miles
  • 2023 – 60,911 miles
  • 2022 – 60,772 miles
  • 2021 – 60,648 miles
  • 2020 – 60,492 miles
  • 2019 – 59,915 miles
  • 2018 – 59,275 miles
  • 2017 – 58,577 miles
  • 2016 – 57,915 miles
  • 2015 – 56,697 miles
  • 2014 – 54,891 miles
  • 2013 – 53,096 miles
  • 2012 – 49,877 miles
  • 2011 – 46,738 miles
  • 2010 – 43,875 miles
  • 2009 – 41,088 miles
  • 2008 – 38,480 miles
  • 2007 – 34,304 miles
  • 2006 – 31,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,206 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,206 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    500908976819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,148 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    681437144147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,063 miles (+152)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    959721244243
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,911 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    715577599908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass60,772 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    635675461979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    584497104657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,648 miles (+156)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    248355393615
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass60,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    444466417969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail60,492 miles (+577)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    290787962846
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,915 miles (+640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    598475793230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,275 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    918091634072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight cracking in tyre

  12. Pass58,577 miles (+662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    760211894475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight cracking on tyre

  13. Pass57,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    466131447262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail57,915 miles (+1,218)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    411608061380
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,697 miles (+1,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,697 miles
    Test number
    768625755052
    • NoteSlight cracks in o/s/r tyre

  16. Pass54,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    488442264008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail54,891 miles (+1,795)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    718942764053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    287998053056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,096 miles (+3,219)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    298727353068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass49,877 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    578409852017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,738 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,738 miles
    Test number
    326634551054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,875 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    890473850064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,088 miles
    Test number
    140795559410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,088 miles (+2,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,088 miles
    Test number
    600004159078
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass38,480 miles (+4,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,480 miles
    Test number
    132678058468
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass34,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    224858457074
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail34,304 miles (+2,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    681308157092
    • FailureRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass31,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    741865656020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T418 JAH

Does T418 JAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T418 JAH is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T418 JAH?
The MOT on T418 JAH is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T418 JAH done?
T418 JAH was recorded at 61,206 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,492 miles a year.
Has T418 JAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T418 JAH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T418 JAH 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 T418 JAH find?
T418 JAH passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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