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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T553 MJAMOT history

T553 MJA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
143,121 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 MJA
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 MJA was last recorded at 143,121 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,803 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
3,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,121 miles
  • 2025 – 141,803 miles
  • 2023 – 138,610 miles
  • 2022 – 137,661 miles
  • 2020 – 136,295 miles
  • 2019 – 136,169 miles
  • 2018 – 135,198 miles
  • 2017 – 132,738 miles
  • 2016 – 126,599 miles
  • 2015 – 122,150 miles
  • 2014 – 114,618 miles
  • 2013 – 104,984 miles
  • 2012 – 99,409 miles
  • 2011 – 91,808 miles
  • 2010 – 88,985 miles
  • 2009 – 84,782 miles
  • 2007 – 81,559 miles
  • 2006 – 69,810 miles
  • 2005 – 65,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,121 miles
    Test number
    500423026419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail143,121 miles (+1,318)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,121 miles
    Test number
    117027461807
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass141,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,803 miles
    Test number
    908147496031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,803 miles (+3,193)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,803 miles
    Test number
    122859339781
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass138,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,610 miles
    Test number
    328279858028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,610 miles (+5)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,610 miles
    Test number
    474746305110
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,605 miles (+944)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,605 miles
    Test number
    113693427631
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,661 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,661 miles
    Test number
    744815413599
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass136,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,295 miles
    Test number
    611472738560
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail136,295 miles (+126)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,295 miles
    Test number
    781382709427
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail136,169 miles (+971)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    471901869739
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass135,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    807166163776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,198 miles (+2,460)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    361635094441
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass132,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,738 miles
    Test number
    118730829111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,738 miles (+6,139)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,738 miles
    Test number
    921251730882
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass126,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    402949324313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail126,599 miles (+4,449)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    981111876682
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass122,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    148852445445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,150 miles (+7,532)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    567288335069
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass114,618 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    179840164004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,984 miles (+5,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    225120563059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass99,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    879151252013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail99,409 miles (+7,601)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    285581652031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,808 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    218737041058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass88,985 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    441840210187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,782 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    334294769063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,767 miles (+3,208)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    153386359425
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass81,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    244594707138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail81,559 miles (+11,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    940653807192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass69,810 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    820499986067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass65,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    404253315485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T553 MJA

Does T553 MJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T553 MJA is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T553 MJA?
The MOT on T553 MJA is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T553 MJA done?
T553 MJA was recorded at 143,121 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,812 miles a year.
Has T553 MJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 MJA has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T553 MJA 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 T553 MJA find?
T553 MJA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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