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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T441 JKLMOT history

T441 JKL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
139,883 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T441 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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T441 JKL was last recorded at 139,883 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 3,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2009: 156,786 miles, lower than 156,885 miles on 28 May 2008.
  • 14 Nov 2012: 49 miles, lower than 176,081 miles on 17 Sept 2011.
  • 27 Jan 2016: 79,243 miles, lower than 97,232 miles on 30 Jan 2015.
  • 2 Feb 2017: 70,838 miles, lower than 79,243 miles on 4 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,822 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,061 miles
Average per year
1,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,883 miles
  • 2021 – 136,822 miles
  • 2020 – 133,291 miles
  • 2019 – 126,920 miles
  • 2018 – 124,117 miles
  • 2017 – 70,838 miles
  • 2016 – 79,243 miles
  • 2015 – 97,232 miles
  • 2014 – 74,696 miles
  • 2013 – 72,060 miles
  • 2012 – 49 miles
  • 2011 – 176,081 miles
  • 2010 – 170,748 miles
  • 2009 – 156,786 miles
  • 2008 – 156,885 miles
  • 2007 – 142,280 miles
  • 2006 – 123,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,883 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has surface scratches

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,883 miles (+3,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,883 miles
    Test number
    632038290623
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,822 miles (+3,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,822 miles
    Test number
    930095947864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,291 miles (+6,371)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    644757488388
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,920 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    537079819980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail126,920 miles (+2,803)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    368980652311
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass124,117 miles (+53,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    509331756724
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has surface scratches

  7. Pass70,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    780300299121
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has surface scratches

  8. Fail70,838 miles (-8,405)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    334744761399
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner/outer sill has crush damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner/outer sill has crush damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has surface scratches

  9. Pass79,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    617124151970
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill to floor has crush damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor to sill area has crush damage
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has surface scratches

  10. Fail79,243 miles (-17,989)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    834152430059
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour at bumper corner (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour at bumper corner (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill to floor has crush damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor to sill area has crush damage
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has surface scratches

  11. Pass97,232 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    165520435469
    • NoteNearside and offside front sections of sills have crush damage
    • NoteWindscreen has surface scratching

  12. Fail97,232 miles (+22,536)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    609559125095
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front sections of sills have crush damage
    • NoteWindscreen has surface scratching

  13. Pass74,696 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    676919224079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWindscreen is scratched

  14. Fail74,695 miles (+2,635)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    835737624081
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWindscreen is scratched

  15. Pass72,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    836371833086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,060 miles (+72,011)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    566828723036
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoot doesn't open but is secure
    • NoteNearside rear brake has slight bind
    • NoteOffside handbrake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

  17. Fail49 miles (-176,032)3 dangerous5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49 miles
    Test number
    738459512312
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 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)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass176,081 miles (+47)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    176,081 miles
    Test number
    515390561296
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail176,034 miles (+5,286)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,034 miles
    Test number
    509529451286
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear tyre under inflated

  20. Pass170,748 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    170,748 miles
    Test number
    620422600336
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail170,748 miles (+2,259)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,748 miles
    Test number
    930972300326
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Fail168,489 miles (+11,703)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,489 miles
    Test number
    623030440262
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play at front upper suspension mounts

  23. Pass156,786 miles (-99)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    156,786 miles
    Test number
    201708139243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass156,885 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    156,885 miles
    Test number
    390209848188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail156,846 miles (+14,566)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,846 miles
    Test number
    252547148484
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass142,280 miles (+18,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    142,280 miles
    Test number
    392975447129
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass123,329 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    123,329 miles
    Test number
    582315746120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail123,327 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    633040546193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T441 JKL

Does T441 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T441 JKL expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T441 JKL?
The MOT on T441 JKL expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T441 JKL done?
T441 JKL was recorded at 139,883 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 1,044 miles a year.
Has T441 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T441 JKL has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T441 JKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 26 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T441 JKL find?
T441 JKL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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