
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T565 JDBMOT history
T565 JDB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 145,476 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T565 JDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T565 JDB was last recorded at 145,476 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,474 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,476 miles
- 2024 – 139,304 miles
- 2023 – 133,923 miles
- 2022 – 125,582 miles
- 2021 – 116,281 miles
- 2020 – 102,879 miles
- 2019 – 97,925 miles
- 2018 – 92,107 miles
- 2017 – 86,370 miles
- 2016 – 78,394 miles
- 2015 – 69,796 miles
- 2013 – 58,291 miles
- 2012 – 55,180 miles
- 2011 – 53,469 miles
- 2010 – 51,765 miles
- 2009 – 50,152 miles
- 2008 – 48,308 miles
- 2007 – 45,202 miles
- 2006 – 41,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,476 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 145,476 miles
- Test number
- 224278745256
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail145,474 miles (+6,170)1 dangerous17 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,474 miles
- Test number
- 399776682254
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,304 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 139,304 miles
- Test number
- 308676528768
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,295 miles (+5,372)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,295 miles
- Test number
- 642984408188
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,923 miles (+189)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 133,923 miles
- Test number
- 434224363098
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail133,734 miles (+8,152)11 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,734 miles
- Test number
- 633366522815
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,582 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 125,582 miles
- Test number
- 338426007300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,543 miles (+9,262)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,543 miles
- Test number
- 641385347805
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,281 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 116,281 miles
- Test number
- 711101726695
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail116,281 miles (+13,402)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,281 miles
- Test number
- 859292838725
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,879 miles (+4,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 102,879 miles
- Test number
- 969598389749
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail97,925 miles (+5,818)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,925 miles
- Test number
- 147026116587
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,107 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 92,107 miles
- Test number
- 567065490578
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to get a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle mounting bushes deteroriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail92,104 miles (+5,734)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,104 miles
- Test number
- 388813074538
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to get a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has a lot of travel
Pass86,370 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 86,370 miles
- Test number
- 361715312120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,336 miles (+7,942)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,336 miles
- Test number
- 276501640908
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass78,394 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 78,394 miles
- Test number
- 915392738865
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Fail78,394 miles (+8,598)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,394 miles
- Test number
- 459960022513
- DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside inner rack end excessive play
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Pass69,796 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,796 miles
- Test number
- 705738805043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront washers not the best
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 375209143138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,291 miles (+3,111)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,291 miles
- Test number
- 888769643179
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,180 miles (+1,711)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 55,180 miles
- Test number
- 185051762425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,469 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 53,469 miles
- Test number
- 988136751044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,765 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,765 miles
- Test number
- 114357150481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,152 miles (+1,844)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 50,152 miles
- Test number
- 161525259000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 48,308 miles
- Test number
- 343900368006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,308 miles (+3,106)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,308 miles
- Test number
- 791290868000
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass45,202 miles (+3,703)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 45,202 miles
- Test number
- 172888357030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,499 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 41,499 miles
- Test number
- 360059056059
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T565 JDB
- Does T565 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T565 JDB expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T565 JDB?
- The MOT on T565 JDB expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T565 JDB done?
- T565 JDB was recorded at 145,476 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 5,329 miles a year.
- Has T565 JDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T565 JDB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T565 JDB 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 T565 JDB find?
- T565 JDB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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