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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T430 JKLMOT history

T430 JKL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,318 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T430 JKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T430 JKL was last recorded at 131,318 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,387 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,931 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,318 miles
  • 2024 – 126,387 miles
  • 2023 – 123,037 miles
  • 2022 – 118,728 miles
  • 2021 – 113,856 miles
  • 2020 – 108,329 miles
  • 2018 – 106,315 miles
  • 2017 – 103,871 miles
  • 2016 – 101,393 miles
  • 2015 – 98,104 miles
  • 2014 – 94,730 miles
  • 2013 – 91,315 miles
  • 2012 – 87,425 miles
  • 2011 – 83,357 miles
  • 2010 – 79,490 miles
  • 2009 – 75,276 miles
  • 2008 – 70,355 miles
  • 2007 – 64,636 miles
  • 2006 – 60,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,318 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,318 miles
    Test number
    530228199229
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail131,315 miles (+4,928)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,315 miles
    Test number
    594923059705
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass126,387 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    133464564453
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail126,382 miles (+3,345)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,382 miles
    Test number
    813048096106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass123,037 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    491255694492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,728 miles (+4,872)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    540184061445
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass113,856 miles (+5,527)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,856 miles
    Test number
    277407622506
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass108,329 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,329 miles
    Test number
    576598683005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,315 miles (+2,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,315 miles
    Test number
    781023642304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass103,871 miles (+2,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,871 miles
    Test number
    710139300109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to outer sill
  11. Pass101,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,393 miles
    Test number
    927384833395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,393 miles (+3,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,393 miles
    Test number
    591444994791
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass98,104 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    756800975173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,730 miles (+3,415)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,730 miles
    Test number
    618991074177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  15. Pass91,315 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    759371973155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,425 miles (+4,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    825291872150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass83,357 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    478181371170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,490 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    203379060116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,276 miles (+4,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,276 miles
    Test number
    800526869161
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear axle beam bushes slightly worn
  20. Pass70,355 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    233242578464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,636 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    294236067164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    944652476168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T430 JKL

Does T430 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T430 JKL is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T430 JKL?
The MOT on T430 JKL is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T430 JKL done?
T430 JKL was recorded at 131,318 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has T430 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T430 JKL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T430 JKL 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 T430 JKL find?
T430 JKL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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