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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T561 JKEMOT history

T561 JKE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,850 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 JKE
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 JKE was last recorded at 111,850 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,764 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
2,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,850 miles
  • 2025 – 110,764 miles
  • 2024 – 109,071 miles
  • 2023 – 107,046 miles
  • 2022 – 104,846 miles
  • 2021 – 102,751 miles
  • 2020 – 101,728 miles
  • 2019 – 100,062 miles
  • 2018 – 97,417 miles
  • 2017 – 95,687 miles
  • 2016 – 93,034 miles
  • 2015 – 89,032 miles
  • 2014 – 86,265 miles
  • 2013 – 83,477 miles
  • 2012 – 81,263 miles
  • 2011 – 77,879 miles
  • 2010 – 75,706 miles
  • 2009 – 71,878 miles
  • 2008 – 67,196 miles
  • 2007 – 62,717 miles
  • 2006 – 60,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,850 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion & paint on brake pipesRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Corrosion on brake pipes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,850 miles (+1,086)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    151424446182
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & paint on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Pass110,764 miles (+1,693)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,764 miles
    Test number
    629692203795
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & paint on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass109,071 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,071 miles
    Test number
    477235940359
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & paint on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Fail109,069 miles (+2,023)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    739944112934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & paint on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass107,046 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,046 miles
    Test number
    390099758673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  6. Pass104,846 miles (+2,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,846 miles
    Test number
    885321605787
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Pass102,751 miles (+1,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,751 miles
    Test number
    473811483810
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs corroded

  8. Pass101,728 miles (+1,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,728 miles
    Test number
    666191902097
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension springs
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  9. Pass100,062 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    362753894708
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  10. Pass97,417 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    301410640975
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension

  11. Pass95,687 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,687 miles
    Test number
    846304771664
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on and around front and rear suspension

  12. Pass93,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    840077598042
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on and around rear suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes and hoses

  13. Fail93,034 miles (+4,002)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    557938852318
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on and around rear suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes and hoses

  14. Pass89,032 miles (+2,767)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    136996675019
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s mirror head taped up

  15. Pass86,265 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    197681574024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,477 miles (+2,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    766800173039
    • 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)

  17. Pass81,263 miles (+3,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    116627262490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass77,879 miles (+2,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,879 miles
    Test number
    219539861062
    • 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)

  19. Pass75,706 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    483325870062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,878 miles
    Test number
    234682479029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,877 miles (+4,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    530402279037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Fail67,196 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    583389478016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass67,196 miles (+4,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    790219178008
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass62,717 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    110333357035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,221 miles
    Test number
    341911166044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 JKE

Does T561 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T561 JKE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T561 JKE?
The MOT on T561 JKE is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T561 JKE done?
T561 JKE was recorded at 111,850 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,577 miles a year.
Has T561 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 JKE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T561 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 T561 JKE find?
T561 JKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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