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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T54 JVMMOT history

T54 JVM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,985 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 JVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 JVM was last recorded at 159,985 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,326 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,659 miles
Average per year
6,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,985 miles
  • 2025 – 155,326 miles
  • 2024 – 149,231 miles
  • 2023 – 141,540 miles
  • 2022 – 135,240 miles
  • 2021 – 129,546 miles
  • 2020 – 126,917 miles
  • 2019 – 119,739 miles
  • 2018 – 112,993 miles
  • 2017 – 103,095 miles
  • 2016 – 95,824 miles
  • 2015 – 91,427 miles
  • 2014 – 86,620 miles
  • 2013 – 81,590 miles
  • 2012 – 76,793 miles
  • 2011 – 70,601 miles
  • 2010 – 64,786 miles
  • 2009 – 58,169 miles
  • 2008 – 51,610 miles
  • 2007 – 45,202 miles
  • 2006 – 39,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,985 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,985 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,985 miles
    Test number
    626344764239
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,985 miles (+4,659)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,985 miles
    Test number
    397666665275
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,326 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    284205655722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,231 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,231 miles
    Test number
    369617915199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,540 miles (+6,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,540 miles
    Test number
    531277458497
    • AdvisoryRear axle o/s and n/s front pivot bushes starting to deteriorate

  6. Pass135,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,240 miles
    Test number
    786408334786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,240 miles (+5,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,240 miles
    Test number
    947069471087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass129,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,546 miles
    Test number
    415776317311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front upper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,545 miles (+2,628)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,545 miles
    Test number
    847615703108
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front upper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass126,917 miles (+7,178)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,917 miles
    Test number
    729491077594
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  11. Pass119,739 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    872276613316
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass112,993 miles (+9,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,993 miles
    Test number
    166754481967
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass103,095 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    220681675562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,092 miles (+7,268)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    939011658745
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding slightly

  15. Pass95,824 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    422575846526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,427 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,427 miles
    Test number
    967845125164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,620 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    266531724426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,590 miles (+4,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    169581723109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,793 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    885880732160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,601 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,601 miles
    Test number
    989047411191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,786 miles (+6,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,786 miles
    Test number
    270807910473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,169 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    410007219156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,610 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    962514218149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,202 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,202 miles
    Test number
    271001047132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    210292126481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    473492126150
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T54 JVM

Does T54 JVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 JVM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T54 JVM?
The MOT on T54 JVM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 JVM done?
T54 JVM was recorded at 159,985 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,008 miles a year.
Has T54 JVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 JVM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T54 JVM 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 T54 JVM find?
T54 JVM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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