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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T418 JOGMOT history

T418 JOG is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 335,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
335,291 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T418 JOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T418 JOG was last recorded at 335,291 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 9,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
326,092 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9,199 miles
Average per year
11,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 335,291 miles
  • 2022 – 326,092 miles
  • 2021 – 316,411 miles
  • 2020 – 308,511 miles
  • 2019 – 298,153 miles
  • 2018 – 284,667 miles
  • 2016 – 272,319 miles
  • 2015 – 261,028 miles
  • 2014 – 245,923 miles
  • 2012 – 225,314 miles
  • 2011 – 202,784 miles
  • 2010 – 200,153 miles
  • 2009 – 182,973 miles
  • 2008 – 166,850 miles
  • 2007 – 154,952 miles
  • 2006 – 147,550 miles
  • 2005 – 133,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass335,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass335,291 miles (+9,199)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    335,291 miles
    Test number
    987721712480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass326,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    326,092 miles
    Test number
    165460838618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail326,091 miles (+9,680)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,091 miles
    Test number
    101049838954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass316,411 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    316,411 miles
    Test number
    899076469354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass308,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    308,511 miles
    Test number
    430238921442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail308,510 miles (+10,357)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,510 miles
    Test number
    778345580465
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass298,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    298,153 miles
    Test number
    277836942936
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake has slight bind

  8. Fail298,152 miles (+13,485)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,152 miles
    Test number
    386830038670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake has slight bind

  9. Pass284,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    284,667 miles
    Test number
    952680117447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail284,666 miles (+12,347)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,666 miles
    Test number
    368579175245
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass272,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    272,319 miles
    Test number
    266099904649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail272,318 miles (+11,290)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,318 miles
    Test number
    666309799539
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass261,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    261,028 miles
    Test number
    388222237559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail261,028 miles (+15,105)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,028 miles
    Test number
    611878790726
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has slight bind

  15. Pass245,923 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    245,923 miles
    Test number
    129999024182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp unit damaged

  16. Fail245,922 miles (+20,608)11 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,922 miles
    Test number
    238418824459
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp unit damaged

  17. Pass225,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    225,314 miles
    Test number
    717162512323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail225,314 miles (+22,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,314 miles
    Test number
    355440812345
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass202,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    202,784 miles
    Test number
    169029271186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail202,784 miles (+2,631)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,784 miles
    Test number
    709479171173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass200,153 miles (+17,180)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    200,153 miles
    Test number
    894148530354
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass182,973 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    182,973 miles
    Test number
    103947439341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail182,786 miles (+15,936)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,786 miles
    Test number
    951785239326
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass166,850 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    166,850 miles
    Test number
    651193348394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel

  25. Fail166,850 miles (+11,898)3 repaired10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,850 miles
    Test number
    832363148352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel

  26. Pass154,952 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    154,952 miles
    Test number
    311048097436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail154,932 miles (+7,382)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,932 miles
    Test number
    252045897244
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  28. Pass147,550 miles (+13,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    147,550 miles
    Test number
    262446376273
    • NoteSlight oil dampness on n/s/f suspension leg.

  29. Pass133,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    281879045235
    • NoteChips in windscreen, offside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm, nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape, knocking noise from rear suspect offside beam bushes.

  30. Fail133,822 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    672939945226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteChips in windscreen, offside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm, nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape, knocking noise from rear suspect offside beam bushes.

Questions about T418 JOG

Does T418 JOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T418 JOG expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T418 JOG?
The MOT on T418 JOG expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T418 JOG done?
T418 JOG was recorded at 335,291 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 11,550 miles a year.
Has T418 JOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T418 JOG has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T418 JOG 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 JOG find?
T418 JOG passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 7 more.

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