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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T448 JELMOT history

T448 JEL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
116,602 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 JEL was last recorded at 116,602 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,592 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,602 miles
  • 2022 – 115,050 miles
  • 2021 – 111,743 miles
  • 2020 – 107,164 miles
  • 2019 – 99,896 miles
  • 2018 – 95,369 miles
  • 2017 – 87,943 miles
  • 2016 – 87,119 miles
  • 2015 – 86,605 miles
  • 2014 – 85,095 miles
  • 2011 – 76,150 miles
  • 2010 – 60,002 miles
  • 2009 – 50,534 miles
  • 2008 – 40,773 miles
  • 2007 – 25,922 miles
  • 2006 – 20,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,602 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear light unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,602 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    741436026373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail116,592 miles (+1,542)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    464472466227
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass115,050 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    465809327693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail115,039 miles (+3,296)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    597818723833
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass111,743 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    403087564799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail111,729 miles (+4,565)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,729 miles
    Test number
    617311506455
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass107,164 miles (+7,268)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    830927133787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass99,896 miles (+4,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    993166886907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass95,369 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,369 miles
    Test number
    386968076195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
  10. Fail95,303 miles (+7,360)3 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    365888054911
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
  11. Pass87,943 miles (+824)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    880552424376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass87,119 miles (+514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    148824037935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass86,605 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,605 miles
    Test number
    479473285058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,095 miles (+8,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,095 miles
    Test number
    116800394499
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass76,150 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    766210971270
    • NoteBrake disc's corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Fail76,150 miles (+16,148)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    658070871240
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake disc's corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass60,002 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    403887610139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,534 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    103260599016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,529 miles (+9,756)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    530644889069
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass40,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,773 miles
    Test number
    832456308128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,773 miles (+14,851)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,773 miles
    Test number
    793356108187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass25,922 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    142525877072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,950 miles
    Test number
    180164496001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,950 miles (+235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,950 miles
    Test number
    752214796012
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  25. Fail20,715 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,715 miles
    Test number
    552165756086
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Questions about T448 JEL

Does T448 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 JEL expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 JEL?
The MOT on T448 JEL expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 JEL done?
T448 JEL was recorded at 116,602 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has T448 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 JEL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T448 JEL 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 T448 JEL find?
T448 JEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged lumpy; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear upper brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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