Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T540 JGPMOT history
T540 JGP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 172,738 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T540 JGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T540 JGP was last recorded at 172,738 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 172,638 miles · 8 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 100 miles
- Average per year
- 6,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,738 miles
- 2023 – 172,638 miles
- 2022 – 172,138 miles
- 2021 – 170,149 miles
- 2019 – 168,369 miles
- 2018 – 164,198 miles
- 2017 – 158,307 miles
- 2016 – 149,919 miles
- 2015 – 140,147 miles
- 2014 – 131,427 miles
- 2013 – 125,016 miles
- 2012 – 116,200 miles
- 2011 – 108,787 miles
- 2010 – 101,595 miles
- 2009 – 89,177 miles
- 2008 – 77,618 miles
- 2007 – 65,043 miles
- 2006 – 47,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,738 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront numder tray damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,738 miles (+100)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 172,738 miles
- Test number
- 460385047805
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront numder tray damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass172,638 miles (+500)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 172,638 miles
- Test number
- 474170505238
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both top suspension mounts worn
- AdvisoryFront under tray damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass172,138 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 172,138 miles
- Test number
- 206223182437
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bot top suspension mounts worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail172,138 miles (+1,989)2 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,138 miles
- Test number
- 629453183331
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bot top suspension mounts worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass170,149 miles (+1,780)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 170,149 miles
- Test number
- 678556738874
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryTop suspention mountings worn
Pass168,369 miles (+4,171)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 168,369 miles
- Test number
- 875083744367
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,198 miles (+5,891)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 164,198 miles
- Test number
- 126354705081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,307 miles (+8,388)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 158,307 miles
- Test number
- 794009304846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,919 miles (+9,772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 149,919 miles
- Test number
- 172913741908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,147 miles (+8,720)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 140,147 miles
- Test number
- 648262325244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,427 miles (+6,411)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 131,427 miles
- Test number
- 367081624223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Pass125,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 125,016 miles
- Test number
- 508850123275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,016 miles (+8,816)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,016 miles
- Test number
- 968830223269
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass116,200 miles (+7,413)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 116,200 miles
- Test number
- 996247912272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,787 miles (+7,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 108,787 miles
- Test number
- 605702001258
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass101,595 miles (+12,418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 101,595 miles
- Test number
- 353226110212
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,177 miles (+11,559)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 89,177 miles
- Test number
- 811766719208
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,618 miles (+12,575)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 77,618 miles
- Test number
- 112397318216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth nearside tyres limit inner edges
- NoteClips missing both inner drive shaft gaiters
- NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
- NoteRear brakes near limit (offside)
- NoteSlight play front top mounts
Pass65,043 miles (+17,631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 65,043 miles
- Test number
- 754812507263
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass47,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,412 miles
- Test number
- 354551396186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T540 JGP
- Does T540 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 JGP is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T540 JGP?
- The MOT on T540 JGP is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T540 JGP done?
- T540 JGP was recorded at 172,738 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,407 miles a year.
- Has T540 JGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T540 JGP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T540 JGP 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 T540 JGP find?
- T540 JGP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.
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