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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T52 JCHMOT history

T52 JCH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,610 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 JCH was last recorded at 122,610 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,456 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,154 miles
Average per year
4,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,610 miles
  • 2025 – 119,456 miles
  • 2024 – 110,546 miles
  • 2023 – 99,262 miles
  • 2022 – 95,898 miles
  • 2021 – 90,295 miles
  • 2020 – 85,558 miles
  • 2019 – 76,336 miles
  • 2018 – 65,828 miles
  • 2017 – 64,234 miles
  • 2016 – 60,285 miles
  • 2015 – 56,515 miles
  • 2014 – 52,681 miles
  • 2013 – 48,894 miles
  • 2012 – 45,115 miles
  • 2011 – 41,520 miles
  • 2010 – 37,951 miles
  • 2009 – 34,310 miles
  • 2008 – 30,658 miles
  • 2007 – 27,248 miles
  • 2006 – 23,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,610 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,610 miles (+3,154)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    761949004929
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,456 miles (+8,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    213438238961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,546 miles (+11,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,546 miles
    Test number
    839321147701
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,262 miles (+3,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    373174783175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass95,898 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    609739420611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    511275600351
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,294 miles (+4,736)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    466175186996
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,558 miles (+9,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    142665115021
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,336 miles (+10,508)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,336 miles
    Test number
    772316732569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,828 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    457767379122
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass64,234 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    316032215188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail64,232 miles (+3,947)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    478915620767
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass60,285 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    763748482227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    196890255434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,512 miles (+3,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    209870255004
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass52,681 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    487871754063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    747954943079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,894 miles (+3,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    517194743007
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass45,115 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    187426142067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    346421841029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,520 miles (+3,569)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    949291841076
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass37,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    334223940028
    • NoteSlight lift at both front top strut mountings

  23. Fail37,951 miles (+3,641)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    893643840098
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight lift at both front top strut mountings

  24. Pass34,310 miles (+3,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,310 miles
    Test number
    160182649072
    • NoteSlight play at both front wheel bearings

  25. Pass30,658 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,658 miles
    Test number
    213038838068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,248 miles (+3,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    163794347406
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes starting to seperate /slight lift in both front strut tops/slight play in the n/s/f wheel

  27. Pass23,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,734 miles
    Test number
    973645446073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 JCH

Does T52 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 JCH is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 JCH?
The MOT on T52 JCH is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 JCH done?
T52 JCH was recorded at 122,610 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
Has T52 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 JCH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T52 JCH 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 T52 JCH find?
T52 JCH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 8 more.

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