
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T556 JKEMOT history
T556 JKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 200,973 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T556 JKE
- 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 expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T556 JKE was last recorded at 200,973 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 200,973 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 200,973 miles
- 2023 – 198,822 miles
- 2022 – 196,395 miles
- 2021 – 192,142 miles
- 2019 – 190,962 miles
- 2018 – 190,323 miles
- 2017 – 185,839 miles
- 2016 – 183,629 miles
- 2015 – 179,504 miles
- 2014 – 177,006 miles
- 2013 – 169,168 miles
- 2012 – 161,676 miles
- 2011 – 151,560 miles
- 2010 – 148,142 miles
- 2009 – 137,890 miles
- 2008 – 114,728 miles
- 2007 – 95,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySide sills damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,973 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 200,973 miles
- Test number
- 747433460642
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySide sills damaged
Fail200,973 miles (+2,151)8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,973 miles
- Test number
- 998916506717
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySide sills damaged
Pass198,822 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 198,822 miles
- Test number
- 668459923488
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering pipes damp
Fail198,822 miles (+2,427)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,822 miles
- Test number
- 131078008396
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering pipes damp
Pass196,395 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 196,395 miles
- Test number
- 656942044107
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Fail196,395 miles (+4,253)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,395 miles
- Test number
- 463281472485
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Pass192,142 miles (+1,180)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 192,142 miles
- Test number
- 336218433089
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes and pump damp
Pass190,962 miles (+639)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 190,962 miles
- Test number
- 928531364274
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering rack and pipes damp
Pass190,323 miles (+4,484)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 190,323 miles
- Test number
- 767410994236
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass185,839 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 185,839 miles
- Test number
- 335532793703
- AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail185,839 miles (+2,210)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,839 miles
- Test number
- 422910285274
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass183,629 miles (+4,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 183,629 miles
- Test number
- 740318789465
- AdvisoryAdvanced wear offside front track rod end
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp
Pass179,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 179,504 miles
- Test number
- 276767185179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,504 miles (+2,498)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,504 miles
- Test number
- 129614485147
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass177,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 177,006 miles
- Test number
- 197528974134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,006 miles (+7,838)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,006 miles
- Test number
- 178327774198
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass169,168 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 169,168 miles
- Test number
- 586085353197
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail169,168 miles (+7,492)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,168 miles
- Test number
- 597880953178
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass161,676 miles (+10,116)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 161,676 miles
- Test number
- 835848772163
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight binding to rear brakes
Pass151,560 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 151,560 miles
- Test number
- 756330881195
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvanced deterioration wear & corrosion to rear brake discs
- NoteSlight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
Fail151,560 miles (+3,418)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,560 miles
- Test number
- 406170181127
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvanced deterioration wear & corrosion to rear brake discs
- NoteSlight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
Pass148,142 miles (+10,252)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 148,142 miles
- Test number
- 314313980138
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAdvanced deterioration & corrosion to rear brake discs
- NoteAdvanced wear & perishing to rear suspension rubbers & bushes
Pass137,890 miles (+23,162)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 137,890 miles
- Test number
- 194241689136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,728 miles (+19,212)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 114,728 miles
- Test number
- 133000678055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,516 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 95,516 miles
- Test number
- 134308057072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,468 miles3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,468 miles
- Test number
- 572747257028
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine overfilled with oil. †slight damage to alloy rims. †damage to o/s/r sill. †exhaust corroded. †oil,leaks. †
- NoteFront number plate slightly disfigured. †rear brakes out of balance †rear brake discs heavily corroded. †borderline corrosion to front brake discs. † †
Questions about T556 JKE
- Does T556 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T556 JKE expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T556 JKE?
- The MOT on T556 JKE expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T556 JKE done?
- T556 JKE was recorded at 200,973 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
- Has T556 JKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T556 JKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T556 JKE 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 T556 JKE find?
- T556 JKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.
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