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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T461 JKUMOT history

T461 JKU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,200 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T461 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T461 JKU was last recorded at 107,200 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,594 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,606 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,200 miles
  • 2025 – 102,594 miles
  • 2024 – 99,884 miles
  • 2023 – 96,060 miles
  • 2020 – 87,924 miles
  • 2019 – 83,486 miles
  • 2018 – 74,370 miles
  • 2017 – 64,203 miles
  • 2016 – 54,850 miles
  • 2015 – 50,417 miles
  • 2014 – 47,328 miles
  • 2013 – 42,252 miles
  • 2012 – 41,507 miles
  • 2011 – 40,200 miles
  • 2010 – 38,365 miles
  • 2009 – 36,480 miles
  • 2008 – 34,265 miles
  • 2007 – 32,204 miles
  • 2006 – 29,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,200 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Slight play in both upper suspension mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot clip missing but not insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,200 miles (+4,606)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,200 miles
    Test number
    570121218083
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass102,594 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    920906864482
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail102,594 miles (+2,710)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    647343154667
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass99,884 miles (+3,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    681236150170
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,060 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    443927007385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,924 miles (+194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    251267497814
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both upper suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,730 miles (+4,244)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    636246646702
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both upper suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,486 miles (+185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    168192730920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft boot clip missing but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail83,301 miles (+8,931)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    368346506629
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft boot clip missing but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass74,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    779832243423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail74,370 miles (+10,167)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    247136356784
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass64,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    590989395225
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Fail64,203 miles (+9,353)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    435258475544
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass54,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    764611259410
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail54,850 miles (+4,433)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    549597485394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass50,417 miles (+3,089)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    985169685188
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass47,328 miles (+5,076)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,328 miles
    Test number
    289444784422
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,252 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    108597283128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,507 miles (+1,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    529772752024
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  20. Pass40,200 miles (+1,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    457668041001
    • NoteAirbag light is on.

  21. Pass38,365 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    930728540086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,480 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,480 miles
    Test number
    770689049077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,265 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    152296248047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,204 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,204 miles
    Test number
    931465447085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,859 miles
    Test number
    290699336005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T461 JKU

Does T461 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T461 JKU expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T461 JKU?
The MOT on T461 JKU expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T461 JKU done?
T461 JKU was recorded at 107,200 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has T461 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T461 JKU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T461 JKU 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 T461 JKU find?
T461 JKU failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.

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