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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T494 JLAMOT history

T494 JLA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
186,667 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 JLA was last recorded at 186,667 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 4,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,571 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,096 miles
Average per year
6,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,667 miles
  • 2023 – 182,571 miles
  • 2022 – 179,563 miles
  • 2021 – 177,122 miles
  • 2020 – 175,535 miles
  • 2019 – 172,403 miles
  • 2018 – 167,836 miles
  • 2017 – 159,523 miles
  • 2016 – 150,586 miles
  • 2015 – 142,421 miles
  • 2014 – 134,166 miles
  • 2013 – 125,749 miles
  • 2012 – 116,994 miles
  • 2011 – 112,182 miles
  • 2010 – 103,851 miles
  • 2009 – 97,217 miles
  • 2008 – 89,910 miles
  • 2007 – 81,974 miles
  • 2006 – 73,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to subframe
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,667 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,667 miles
    Test number
    984345099766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to subframe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,667 miles (+4,096)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,667 miles
    Test number
    596356026860
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to subframe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,571 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,571 miles
    Test number
    509354613459
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail182,571 miles (+3,008)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,571 miles
    Test number
    701586292620
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,563 miles (+2,441)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,563 miles
    Test number
    801247446178
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass177,122 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,122 miles
    Test number
    485466050037
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail177,117 miles (+1,582)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,117 miles
    Test number
    241457823666
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass175,535 miles (+3,132)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,535 miles
    Test number
    761721751184
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass172,403 miles (+4,567)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,403 miles
    Test number
    149390503859
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits only just met

  10. Pass167,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,836 miles
    Test number
    825481487168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to step
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail167,836 miles (+8,313)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,836 miles
    Test number
    868956769792
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to step
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass159,523 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,523 miles
    Test number
    781457548906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight leak steering pump area.

  13. Fail159,455 miles (+8,869)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,455 miles
    Test number
    253091628628
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight leak steering pump area.

  14. Pass150,586 miles (+8,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,586 miles
    Test number
    483329047172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass142,421 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,421 miles
    Test number
    478016915065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,166 miles
    Test number
    478346114042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,166 miles (+8,417)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,166 miles
    Test number
    969116014061
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass125,749 miles (+8,755)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,749 miles
    Test number
    179227913456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on shoulders

  19. Pass116,994 miles (+4,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,994 miles
    Test number
    987023412035
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass112,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    596427011029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    637464711056
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass103,851 miles (+6,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,851 miles
    Test number
    661318010077
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass97,217 miles (+7,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    460886019033
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass89,910 miles (+7,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,910 miles
    Test number
    441758918010
    • NoteNearside fornt brake fluctuating bt 30Kg

  25. Pass81,974 miles (+8,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    861402917024
    • NoteUnable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

  26. Pass73,917 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,917 miles
    Test number
    202360526086
    • NoteOffside front tyre low tread
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T494 JLA

Does T494 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 JLA expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 JLA?
The MOT on T494 JLA expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 JLA done?
T494 JLA was recorded at 186,667 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 6,274 miles a year.
Has T494 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 JLA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T494 JLA 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 T494 JLA find?
T494 JLA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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