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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T533 JKEMOT history

T533 JKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
179,363 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 JKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T533 JKE was last recorded at 179,363 miles on 20 Sept 2023, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2010: 123,002 miles, lower than 129,479 miles on 7 Mar 2009.

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
178,413 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,363 miles
  • 2022 – 178,413 miles
  • 2021 – 177,163 miles
  • 2020 – 175,829 miles
  • 2019 – 172,076 miles
  • 2018 – 169,295 miles
  • 2017 – 167,261 miles
  • 2016 – 164,974 miles
  • 2015 – 161,806 miles
  • 2014 – 158,401 miles
  • 2013 – 153,579 miles
  • 2012 – 148,094 miles
  • 2011 – 141,280 miles
  • 2010 – 123,002 miles
  • 2009 – 129,479 miles
  • 2008 – 124,862 miles
  • 2007 – 115,281 miles
  • 2006 – 104,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,363 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring cut, play when extended (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring cut, play when extended (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pedal travel more than expected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,363 miles (+950)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,363 miles
    Test number
    440741787226
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring cut, play when extended (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring cut, play when extended (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,413 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,413 miles
    Test number
    292396504589
    • 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))

  3. Pass177,163 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,163 miles
    Test number
    125872985663
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travels more then expected but still has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail177,144 miles (+1,315)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,144 miles
    Test number
    416278534073
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have some level of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel more than expected

  5. Pass175,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,829 miles
    Test number
    999585260546
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel more than expected

  6. Fail175,829 miles (+3,753)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,829 miles
    Test number
    745425011867
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel more than expected

  7. Pass172,076 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    483487566955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,295 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,295 miles
    Test number
    766543058262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,261 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,261 miles
    Test number
    560565248915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,974 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,974 miles
    Test number
    596560324763
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  11. Fail164,967 miles (+3,161)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,967 miles
    Test number
    568859194113
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front callipers banjo bolts hit the anti roll bar link on lock (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  12. Pass161,806 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    161,806 miles
    Test number
    759495885011
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail161,798 miles (+3,397)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,798 miles
    Test number
    106913775052
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass158,401 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    669531084099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,579 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    153,579 miles
    Test number
    669972883053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    969060482031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,094 miles (+6,814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    677267472000
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass141,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    141,280 miles
    Test number
    338353271074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail141,280 miles (+18,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,280 miles
    Test number
    166091371468
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass123,002 miles (-6,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    123,002 miles
    Test number
    463702270047
    • Note2 pas pipes have a small weep

  21. Pass129,479 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    583986169025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    124,862 miles
    Test number
    780587688090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,862 miles (+9,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,862 miles
    Test number
    540532288054
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass115,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    115,281 miles
    Test number
    653805177080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,281 miles (+10,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,281 miles
    Test number
    464694177053
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass104,428 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    104,428 miles
    Test number
    693388786004
    • NoteFront brake discs & pads worn
    • NoteN/s wishbone rear bush torn
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres close to limit
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack

Questions about T533 JKE

Does T533 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T533 JKE expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T533 JKE?
The MOT on T533 JKE expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T533 JKE done?
T533 JKE was recorded at 179,363 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2023, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has T533 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 JKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T533 JKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T533 JKE find?
T533 JKE failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken spring cut, play when extended; offside front coil spring fractured or broken spring cut, play when extended; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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