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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T554 JCLMOT history

T554 JCL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
201,505 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 JCL
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 JCL was last recorded at 201,505 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 2,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,234 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,271 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 201,505 miles
  • 2023 – 199,234 miles
  • 2022 – 197,615 miles
  • 2021 – 195,942 miles
  • 2020 – 194,323 miles
  • 2019 – 192,398 miles
  • 2018 – 189,749 miles
  • 2017 – 187,040 miles
  • 2016 – 183,139 miles
  • 2015 – 179,825 miles
  • 2014 – 173,410 miles
  • 2013 – 169,676 miles
  • 2012 – 163,600 miles
  • 2011 – 156,925 miles
  • 2010 – 151,349 miles
  • 2009 – 144,200 miles
  • 2008 – 134,705 miles
  • 2007 – 123,149 miles
  • 2006 – 107,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs
  • AdvisoryNo. plate lights dull

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,505 miles (+2,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    201,505 miles
    Test number
    490455482506
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs
    • AdvisoryNo. plate lights dull

  2. Pass199,234 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    199,234 miles
    Test number
    426576107660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,615 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    197,615 miles
    Test number
    850367365322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,942 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    195,942 miles
    Test number
    285402665060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass194,323 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    194,323 miles
    Test number
    653307746355
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

  6. Pass192,398 miles (+2,649)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    192,398 miles
    Test number
    237953065639
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass189,749 miles (+2,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    189,749 miles
    Test number
    726959000853
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass187,040 miles (+3,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    187,040 miles
    Test number
    250622881143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine smokey at idle

  9. Pass183,139 miles (+3,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    183,139 miles
    Test number
    900972137637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass179,825 miles (+6,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    179,825 miles
    Test number
    668432875511
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass173,410 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    173,410 miles
    Test number
    659387374059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,676 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    169,676 miles
    Test number
    187784473023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,600 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    163,600 miles
    Test number
    145133472428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass156,925 miles (+5,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    156,925 miles
    Test number
    266282281078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass151,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    151,349 miles
    Test number
    262392580032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,349 miles (+7,149)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,349 miles
    Test number
    882311580093
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass144,200 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    183973589407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting requires welding
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  18. Fail144,200 miles (+9,495)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    580278879011
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting requires welding
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  19. Pass134,705 miles (+11,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    134,705 miles
    Test number
    522390688063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,149 miles (+15,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    313089877062
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass107,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    362767076044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T554 JCL

Does T554 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T554 JCL expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T554 JCL?
The MOT on T554 JCL expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T554 JCL done?
T554 JCL was recorded at 201,505 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has T554 JCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 JCL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on T554 JCL 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 T554 JCL find?
T554 JCL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake discs; no. plate lights dull.

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