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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T547 JDBMOT history

T547 JDB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,477 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T547 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T547 JDB was last recorded at 92,477 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,319 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
1,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,477 miles
  • 2025 – 92,319 miles
  • 2024 – 92,135 miles
  • 2023 – 91,731 miles
  • 2022 – 91,238 miles
  • 2021 – 91,033 miles
  • 2020 – 89,433 miles
  • 2019 – 89,276 miles
  • 2018 – 88,579 miles
  • 2016 – 88,097 miles
  • 2015 – 87,759 miles
  • 2014 – 86,544 miles
  • 2013 – 85,773 miles
  • 2012 – 84,396 miles
  • 2011 – 82,870 miles
  • 2010 – 80,933 miles
  • 2009 – 78,335 miles
  • 2008 – 72,864 miles
  • 2007 – 71,630 miles
  • 2006 – 67,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,477 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded heavily

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.

  • All four tyres heavily cracked and perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,477 miles (+158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    384086324091
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded heavily

  2. Pass92,319 miles (+184)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    648056589759
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S sills damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  3. Pass92,135 miles (+404)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    806908872938
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and front and rear suspension heavily corroded

  4. Pass91,731 miles (+493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,731 miles
    Test number
    634216676661
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S sills damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass91,238 miles (+205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,238 miles
    Test number
    521764458464
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded!
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four! (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F and O/S/F outer sills heavily damaged!

  6. Pass91,033 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    946086019531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail91,033 miles (+1,600)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    804342462803
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass89,433 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    913866030963
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Fail89,433 miles (+157)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    811003972867
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass89,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    517371988683
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail89,276 miles (+697)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    282581352154
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass88,579 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    643282461354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    839276421745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,097 miles (+338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    790466169831
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass87,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    396778885146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,759 miles (+1,215)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    235867885460
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass86,544 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    458852784179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,541 miles (+768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    999338974186
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,773 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    476140883175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass84,396 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    865721362187
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass82,870 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    839482851123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,933 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    681487040192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,922 miles (+2,587)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    540165740192
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass78,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    133899229136
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Fail78,335 miles (+5,471)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    542979929181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass72,864 miles (+1,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    872566338158
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass71,630 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,630 miles
    Test number
    224607437476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,067 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    260031236454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail67,064 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    981045826168
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T547 JDB

Does T547 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T547 JDB is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T547 JDB?
The MOT on T547 JDB is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T547 JDB done?
T547 JDB was recorded at 92,477 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 1,259 miles a year.
Has T547 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T547 JDB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T547 JDB 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 T547 JDB find?
T547 JDB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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