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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T565 JNFMOT history

T565 JNF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,311 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 JNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T565 JNF was last recorded at 151,311 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,368 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
943 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,311 miles
  • 2025 – 150,368 miles
  • 2024 – 149,427 miles
  • 2023 – 148,217 miles
  • 2022 – 147,624 miles
  • 2021 – 147,050 miles
  • 2020 – 146,592 miles
  • 2019 – 145,974 miles
  • 2018 – 145,634 miles
  • 2017 – 145,102 miles
  • 2016 – 144,639 miles
  • 2015 – 139,412 miles
  • 2014 – 131,368 miles
  • 2013 – 122,824 miles
  • 2012 – 112,102 miles
  • 2011 – 103,852 miles
  • 2010 – 95,503 miles
  • 2009 – 88,994 miles
  • 2008 – 82,075 miles
  • 2007 – 74,063 miles
  • 2006 – 66,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll brake disc dust shields corroded
  • AdvisoryMovement in both macpherson strut top mounts when vehicle jacked

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 Outer sill damaged

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Rear suspension beam rusty

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear axle beam rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,311 miles
    Test number
    232267389769
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc dust shields corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement in both macpherson strut top mounts when vehicle jacked

  2. Fail151,311 miles (+943)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,311 miles
    Test number
    767092678370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc dust shields corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement in both macpherson strut top mounts when vehicle jacked

  3. Pass150,368 miles (+941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,368 miles
    Test number
    423739218582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust shield corroded / missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension struts slight lift when vehicle jacked up

  4. Pass149,427 miles (+1,210)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,427 miles
    Test number
    839105630807
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam rusty
    • AdvisorySlight lift in front strut top mounts when vehicle jacked up

  5. Pass148,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    823546862707
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing slight cracks in treads
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam rusty
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front suspension strut top mounts when vehicle jacked up

  6. Fail148,217 miles (+593)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    398211306759
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing slight cracks in treads
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam rusty
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front suspension strut top mounts when vehicle jacked up

  7. Pass147,624 miles (+574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,624 miles
    Test number
    202165512958
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake calipers rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe weak slight blow
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  8. Pass147,050 miles (+458)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,050 miles
    Test number
    333406363841
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre treads showing cracks
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside body sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam rusty
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak/ dampness

  9. Pass146,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,592 miles
    Test number
    903502582985
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch tapped up
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  10. Fail146,592 miles (+618)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,592 miles
    Test number
    336384501063
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch tapped up
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  11. Pass145,974 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    287074262192
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  12. FailMileage not read2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    178321730404
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  13. Pass145,634 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    250279860182
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch taped up?
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe corroded & slight leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  14. Fail145,634 miles (+532)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    186244831023
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch taped up?
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe corroded & slight leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  15. Pass145,102 miles (+463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,102 miles
    Test number
    828784779220
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lower valance missing

  16. Pass144,639 miles (+5,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,639 miles
    Test number
    428461152874
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lower valance missing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam rusty

  17. Pass139,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,412 miles
    Test number
    217197645127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail139,412 miles (+8,044)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,412 miles
    Test number
    805557345158
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass131,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,368 miles
    Test number
    769160024137
    • NoteRear suspension beam surface rust

  20. Fail131,368 miles (+8,544)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,368 miles
    Test number
    258040724480
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear suspension beam surface rust

  21. Pass122,824 miles (+10,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,824 miles
    Test number
    199853133132
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass112,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    967997232123
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  23. Fail112,102 miles (+8,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    955667832159
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass103,852 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    645278331184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,503 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,503 miles
    Test number
    732657030142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,994 miles (+6,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,994 miles
    Test number
    753548239185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass82,075 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    840412348109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,063 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    663239847152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    491175926169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T565 JNF

Does T565 JNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T565 JNF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T565 JNF?
The MOT on T565 JNF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T565 JNF done?
T565 JNF was recorded at 151,311 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has T565 JNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 JNF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T565 JNF 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 JNF find?
T565 JNF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; all brake disc dust shields corroded; movement in both macpherson strut top mounts when vehicle jacked.

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